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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. Who is the known assassin that LuAnn was seen with just before his death, according to the FBI agent?

2. What does the homicide detective want to gauge about Alicia Crane?

3. What is Jackson surprised at in LuAnn when they have a fight at Matt's cottage?

4. Whose death does Matt see on a newspaper headline in Chapter 51?

5. What is the name of the man who asks John Pemperton to look up information on Charlottesville estates in Chapter 35?

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

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

4. How is LuAnn able to secure a nest egg for her and Matt at the end of the book?

5. How is Bobbie Jo Reynolds' life described after winning the lottery?

6. What happens between LuAnn and Matt after she goes out to see him survey her land for a new building?

7. What information does John Pemperton give to Charlie regarding the person involved in the car chase with LuAnn?

8. How does Bobbie Jo Reynolds explain how the lottery was rigged?

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

10. How do LuAnn and Matt help Charlie escape from the hospital after he is stabbed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the concept of strength presented in the book. Which character represents the epitome of strength, and what traits does he or she possess that makes this true?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the portrayal of wealth in the book. What evidence is present in the book to suggest that being wealthy is not always a positive thing?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Thomas Donovan's investigation of the lottery with George Masters in the book. Which character was driven by the right purpose, and what is telling of investigation based on the portrayal of these two characters?

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