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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 does LuAnn plead for Thomas Donovan to do, that he declines, at the end of their meeting?

2. What does Thomas Donovan offer LuAnn when trying to coerce her cooperation with his investigation?

3. Which of the following things does Charlie NOT do after being hurt by Jackson?

4. What does Jackson find that Matt is a member of when running a background check?

5. What kind of bank account does Jackson provide LuAnn, allowing her access to a million dollars?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the deal Matt tries to get for LuAnn's cooperation in outing the lottery scheme?

2. How is George Masters' investigation of LuAnn described?

3. What does Jackson learn about the past of Matt Riggs?

4. What is the nature of Lisa's outburst after LuAnn suggests they may have to move again after arriving in Charlottesville?

5. How does LuAnn react after noticing Jackson watching her outside her house in Chapter 43?

6. What happens after Jackson reveals himself as Bobbie Jo Reynolds in disguise to Thomas Donovan?

7. How do Matt and LuAnn escape from the FBI from her house?

8. What does LuAnn ask of Charlie after her encounter with Jackson in Wicken's Hunt?

9. What does LuAnn learn about her past when she finally meets with Thomas Donovan?

10. How does Jackson get past FBI agents and into LuAnn's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The way the lottery is presented in the book, it almost appears to be another character, with the reader learning about the many facets involved in its presentation.

Part 1.) What are some of the ways that Jackson makes the lottery out to be a foolproof plan where nothing can go wrong?

Part 2.) What are some positive things that come out of winning the lottery based on the authors' portrayal of Roberta Reynolds?

Part 3.) What do we learn is the true nature of the lottery, and how does this reflect on the old saying, "if something seems too good to be true, it probably is"?

Essay Topic 2

The protagonist of the book, LuAnn, is a complex and interesting character that is both admirable and easy to relate to.

Part 1.) What evidence is present in LuAnn's introduction to suggest she possesses more strength of character than it first appears?

Part 2.) What traits does LuAnn possess that makes her a good protagonist?

Part 3.) What shortcomings and weaknesses does LuAnn have that make her more human and relatable?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the portrayal of father-son relationships in the book. What is telling of the importance of having a healthy relationship between father and son based on the portrayal of Jackson and his father?

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