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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 is the demeanor of the person in #145 on the trip?

2. Who accompanies Katie and Daniel?

3. With whom does Matt spend a lot of time?

4. Katie does not feel it is her place to tell the student ____________________.

5. Which of the Morrison children exhibits the most fear about the future?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Marie and Daniel get Katie to see Matt's life in a different light?

4. What is Daniel's state of mind as he gets closer to Katie's family dinner?

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

6. What money-related argument do Luke and Matt have prior to Christmas one year?

7. What does Marie reveal about the tragedies in her family, beginning with Laurie's death?

8. How does Katie feel about inviting Daniel to go to Simon's birthday party with her?

9. What concerns does Matt share with Luke regarding the Pye children?

10. What does the author reveal about why Katie feels guilty about her career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Memories take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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