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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. In Chapter 35, what is the name of the property that the man is most interested in?

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

3. What happens after Matt fires his hidden gun at Jackson?

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

5. Where does Matt hide while Charlie and LuAnn go into Thomas Donovan's cottage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jackson find out LuAnn's location from John Pemperton when posing as a man named Conklin?

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

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

4. What is the nature of detective Hank Rollins' questions to Alicia Crane?

5. How does Matt rescue LuAnn when she is trapped inside Thomas Donovan's house?

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

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

8. What does Charlie discover from Thomas Donovan's files after breaking into his house?

9. Describe what happens after Jackson reveals that his and Luann's deal is over, after breaking into her house.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the nature of the antagonist portrayed in the book. How does the author present Jackson as a complex character, and why is this significant?

Essay Topic 2

Greed is one sentiment shown in many of the book's characters and is responsible for many of their actions.

Part 1.) What might the author be saying about the true nature of greed based on the detrimental circumstances that occurred with LuAnn in the book? Part 2.) What evidence is present to suggest one can overcome greed with love?

Part 3.) What can we learn about the true nature of greed based on Jackson's fate?

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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