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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Crossbeams," what did Emmaline think she wanted to teach when she was planning to get her teacher's certificate?
(a) History.
(b) Literature.
(c) Math.
(d) Science.

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

4. In "The Gate," what other vehicle does Landreaux have besides a pickup?
(a) Sentra.
(b) Escort.
(c) Corolla.
(d) Malibu.

5. When Landreaux was traveling by bus to boarding school, how old was a child who threw up?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

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

7. In "Almond Joy," what does Maggie drink in Miss Behring's class?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Chocolate milk.
(c) Water.
(d) Apple juice.

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

9. In "Almond Joy," where did the girl go to school?
(a) Michigan.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Indiana.

10. In "The Door" what does Landreaux do for a living?
(a) Physical therapy assistant.
(b) Phlebotomist.
(c) Nurse's aide.
(d) X-ray technician.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Crossbeams," what does Josette say is the name of Snow's boyfriend?

2. What insects hatch in "The Crossbeams"?

3. In "The Gate," what sport do Snow and Josette play?

4. In 1839, how old is Mink's daughter?

5. In "The Door," what color are Emmaline's eyes?

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