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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 topic do Luke and Matt argue about most often?
2. What is Matt's plan after he graduates college?
3. Who tells lies about Luke in Chapter 13?
4. What happened to Mrs. Pye?
5. What injury does Matt sustain in the fight with Luke?
Short Essay Questions
1. What rumor once circulated about Luke and who does Katie think is responsible for it?
2. Describe how things have calmed down in the Morrison household.
3. How did Luke and Matt choose such different life paths?
4. To what does Katie attribute her choice of studies in college?
5. How does Katie feel about inviting Daniel to go to Simon's birthday party with her?
6. Why does no one in the town pay much attention when they hear that Laurie Pye has run away?
7. How are the Morrisons and the Pyes in contrast at this point in time?
8. Why was Katie unable to go home very often during her first few years at university?
9. Why does Katie decide to invite Daniel to the family birthday party?
10. How does Katie feel about Matt's life and who does she blame for it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A sub-plot of the story is the abusive relationships between the Pye fathers and sons. What is the ideal father and son relationship? Define the relationship between the Pye fathers and their sons. Why are they so combative? What long-term effect did the relationships have on their lives?
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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