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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Gate," how old does Hollis remember that he was when his dad dropped him off with Landreaux and Emmaine?
(a) 6 or 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 5 or 6.
(d) 5.

2. In "The Gate," what type of perfume do Snow and Josette buy for their mother?
(a) White Diamonds.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Eau Sauvage.
(d) Jovan Musk.

3. In "The Door," what do Landreaux and Emmaline do with the rifle?
(a) Give it away.
(b) Sell it.
(c) Destroy it.
(d) Burn it.

4. 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.

5. What is the year in "The Door"?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1998.

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

7. In "Hello, beauty," what type of snake does Nola think she sees in Father Travis's office?
(a) Western rattlesnake.
(b) Garter snake.
(c) Hog-nose.
(d) Racer.

8. In "The Passage," where does Nola take the children in February?
(a) Lonetree.
(b) Glenburn.
(c) South Prairie.
(d) Minot.

9. In "The Gate," what sport do Snow and Josette play?
(a) Softball.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Volleyball.
(d) Basketball.

10. Where did Landreaux's parents plan to move when he went to boarding school?
(a) St. Paul.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Minot.
(d) Bismarck.

11. In "The Door," how much land did Emmaline's mother give her?
(a) 80 acres.
(b) 160 acres.
(c) 100 acres.
(d) 95 acres.

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

13. In "The Passage," how often does Nola check on the children when they are in the yard?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) An hour.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

14. On December 31 in "The Gate," what does Nola make to eat?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Brownies.
(d) Cookies.

15. On December 31 in "The Gate," what does Peter give the dog when he lets him in the house?
(a) Ham.
(b) Canned dog food.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Beef roast.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Gate" what does Nola keep reading when Emmaline knocks at the door, and Nola will not go to the door?

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

3. In "The Crossbeams," who teaches LaRose the words in Ojibwe for plates and dishes?

4. What type of home do the Ravichs live in in "The Door"?

5. In "The Door" how old was Landreaux when he began hunting small game with his grandfather?

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