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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Crossbeams," what did the girl poison Mackinnon with?
(a) Indian licorice.
(b) Cassava.
(c) Rhubarb leaves.
(d) Berries and mushrooms.

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

4. 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.

5. How old was Landreaux when he went to boarding school?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

6. In "The Gate," what does Mrs. Peace do instead of smoke?
(a) Beading.
(b) Embroidery.
(c) Quilting.
(d) Knitting.

7. In "Almond Joy," what does Maggie want on her fingernails?
(a) Purple and white dots.
(b) Red with blue and white dots.
(c) Purple and white skulls.
(d) White with black spirals.

8. When Landreaux left for boarding school when he was a child, what were the children given to eat as they traveled to school?
(a) Cheese sandwiches and apples.
(b) Tuna salad sandwiches and bananas.
(c) Egg salad sandwiches and chips.
(d) Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cookies.

9. 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) Water truck.
(d) Tank.

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

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

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

13. In "The Door," what color are Emmaline's eyes?
(a) Gray.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

14. In "The Gate," what job does the girl finally decide to do after Wolfred makes her chop wood and bake bread?
(a) Do laundry.
(b) Set snares.
(c) Clean the store.
(d) Wash dishes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the month in "The Crossbeams"?

3. In "Almond Joy," what direction did Wolfred and the girl go after leaving Mackinnon?

4. How old is LaRose in "The Door"?

5. What insects hatch in "The Crossbeams"?

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