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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Door," how old is Maggie Ravich?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

2. What is the name of Romeo's foster mother?
(a) Malvern.
(b) Star.
(c) Rose.
(d) Daisy.

3. In "Almond Joy," what size was the town Wolford and the girl found shelter?
(a) 45 house.
(b) 110 houses,
(c) 100 or more houses.
(d) About 50 house.

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

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

6. In "The Passage," when did Frank Baum first write that Indians needed to be annihilated?
(a) 1888.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1874.
(d) 1876.

7. What type of home do the Ravichs live in in "The Door"?
(a) Two-story Colonial.
(b) Brick cottage.
(c) Tan ranch.
(d) White Victorian.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Crossbeams," how many pushups does Father Travis do before he notices he is surrounded by used condoms?

2. In "Almond Joy," what does Maggie want on her fingernails?

3. In "The Gate," what type of perfume do Snow and Josette buy for their mother?

4. On December 31 in "The Gate," what does Peter give the dog when he lets him in the house?

5. In "The Door," how much land did Emmaline's mother give her?

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