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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Katie decide on for the person in #126?

2. What illness has Bo recently had?

3. Whose birthday is forgotten in Chapter 19?

4. Who has invited the Morrison children for a holiday meal?

5. Who is accompanying Kate on her trip in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Morrisons and the Pyes in contrast at this point in time?

2. What does Katie ultimately realize about what was important to Matt?

3. Was it ever Matt's dream to further his education?

4. How does Katie feel about Matt's life and who does she blame for it?

5. How did Luke and Matt choose such different life paths?

6. To what does Katie attribute her choice of studies in college?

7. What is the primary source of conflict between Luke and Matt while growing up?

8. What is the source of the fight between Luke and Matt in Chapter 15?

9. How is Matt injured in a fight with Luke?

10. How does Katie think about a meeting with a student and why are her thoughts pulled back to Matt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Luke, Matt, Katie and Bo. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Katie Morrison. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during her lifetime?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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