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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Almond Joy," what is the name of the boy who bullies LaRose?
(a) Andy Watson.
(b) Dougie Veddar.
(c) Billy Martin.
(d) Mikey Brown.

2. In "The Passage," when was the cabin that is contained in Landreaux and Emmaline's house built?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1862.
(c) 1851.
(d) 1833.

3. In "The Passage," what saint does Father Travis tell a story about?
(a) Saint Barbara.
(b) Saint Anne.
(c) Saint Francis.
(d) Saint Gregory.

4. In "Almond Joy," what direction did Wolfred and the girl go after leaving Mackinnon?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) East.

5. In "The Crossbeams," what color chair does Nola put in the barn to use for a suicide attempt?
(a) Pink.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

6. In "Almond Joy," what job does Romeo interview for?
(a) Patient assistant.
(b) Maintenance.
(c) Lawn care.
(d) Janitorial.

7. In "The Door," what branch of military service did Father Wozniak serve in?
(a) Navy.
(b) Marines.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Army.

8. In "The Crossbeams," what does Nola do right after Snow and Josette come to get LaRose?
(a) Do laundry.
(b) Run an errand.
(c) Bake.
(d) Mow the lawn.

9. In "The Passage," when did the family stop using the outhouse and hauling water?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1970s.

10. In "The Gate," what does Nola serve for dinner?
(a) Turkey sandwiches.
(b) Soup and bread.
(c) Tuna sandwiches.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

11. In "The Door" what did Georgie Mighty do before he became a county coroner?
(a) EMT.
(b) Paramedic.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Nurse.

12. When Landreaux was riding the bus to boarding school as a child, what name did he see carved under a seat?
(a) LaRose.
(b) Romeo.
(c) Mink.
(d) Peace.

13. In "The Gate," what does Emmaline use to make moccasins for her children for Christmas?
(a) Elk skin.
(b) Moosehide.
(c) Antelope hide.
(d) Deer skin.

14. In "The Door" how old was Landreaux when he began hunting small game with his grandfather?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 13.
(d) 7.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Crossbeams," what type of vehicle does Father Travis remember carried the bomb that detonated in the lobby?

2. In "The Door," how much older is Landreaux than Emmaline?

3. In "The Crossbeams," what did Emmaline think she wanted to teach when she was planning to get her teacher's certificate?

4. In "The Passage," how often does Nola check on the children when they are in the yard?

5. When Landreaux was traveling by bus to boarding school, how old was a child who threw up?

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