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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Crossbeams," what type of vehicle does Father Travis remember carried the bomb that detonated in the lobby?
(a) Yellow Mercedes.
(b) Humvee.
(c) Tank.
(d) Water truck.

2. In 1839, how old is Mink's daughter?
(a) 17.
(b) 13.
(c) 15.
(d) 11.

3. In "Almond Joy," what does LaRose eat for breakfast on the anniversary of Dusty's death?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Toast and eggs.
(c) Oatmeal with dried apricots.
(d) Oatmeal with raisins.

4. In "The Crossbeams," what does Josette say is the name of Snow's boyfriend?
(a) Robert.
(b) Walter.
(c) Davis.
(d) Shane.

5. In "The Crossbeams," where do Maggie and LaRose have a secret fort?
(a) Lilac bush.
(b) Small cave.
(c) Old shed.
(d) Under an evergreen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Passage," where does Nola take the children in February?

2. In "The Gate," what other vehicle does Landreaux have besides a pickup?

3. In "The Passage," when did the family stop using the outhouse and hauling water?

4. What month did Landreaux leave for boarding school when he was a child?

5. In "The Crossbeams," what color chair does Nola put in the barn to use for a suicide attempt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maggie do to Dougie after she learns what he did to LaRose?

2. What does Romeo like to bring as gifts in "Wild Things"?

3. How is Emmaline described in "The Door"?

4. In "The Gate," what does Hollis remember about his past?

5. How was Mackinnon described by Wolford in "Hello, Beauty"?

6. In "The Door," what is special about the name LaRose?

7. In "The Gate," what does LaRose remember about the first night he spends with the Ravichs?

8. At the end of "Almond Joy," what did the girl and Wolfred see?

9. In "Wild Things," what did Wolfred think about killing Mackinnon?

10. How is Nola described in "The Passage"?

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