View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose idea is it to lie and say they were together when Ellie went missing?

2. What is Luke's mother's name?

3. Which tense is the story written in?

4. What city does the action take place in?

5. What caused the drought?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4 how long does Falk decide to stay?

2. What does Falk notice in the picture of Luke's truck?

3. Who remains alive from the family of four, three of whom were killed?

4. Why does Falk reluctantly return to Kiewarra?

5. How long had it been since Falk last saw Luke?

6. Which image upsets the crowd of mourners?

7. Why is one of the coffins so small?

8. Where was Luke before the murders?

9. Why does it seem odd that Karen was lying by the front door?

10. Who does the evidence point to as the murderer originally?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is it so jarring for Falk to see the flyers about Ellie? Who do you think created them and why? What effect does seeing his father's face have on Falk?

Essay Topic 2

When Falk saw the dried up river bed he lost it. How does the author use this moment as a release for Falk? What is Falk thinking about and why does he have to be alone to express his sadness?

Essay Topic 3

When Luke pretends to go missing in the woods it upsets everyone, especially Ellie. What does it say about Ellie's state of mind that she was so angry with Luke for his stunt? How did her reaction differ from the others in the group?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 449 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample