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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 happened to Mrs. Pye?

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

3. Why does Matt work really hard when he returns to school?

4. What do Luke and Bo bring when they arrive at the party?

5. What injury does Matt sustain in the fight with Luke?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Luke and Bo doing in their lives now?

4. Describe how things have calmed down in the Morrison household.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens to leave the Morrison children in even more dire financial circumstances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Luke Morrison. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lawson's writing style. How is she different from other writers of her time? What are some of her characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of her style in CROW LAKE.

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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