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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In "The Crossbeams," what grades were a reservation boarding school established for?
(a) Middle school through high school.
(b) K through grad 8.
(c) High school.
(d) Prek-K through grade 4.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Gate," what does Mrs. Peace do instead of smoke?

2. What is the name of Dougie Veddar's older brother?

3. In "The Passage," what saint does Father Travis tell a story about?

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

5. In "The Door," how old is Maggie Ravich?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Gate," what does LaRose remember about the first night he spends with the Ravichs?

2. What does Maggie do to Dougie after she learns what he did to LaRose?

3. In "The Door," what is special about the name LaRose?

4. At the end of "Almond Joy," what did the girl and Wolfred see?

5. What does Dougie Veddar do to LaRose?

6. In "The Gate," what does Hollis remember about his past?

7. In "The Gate," what perfume do Snow and Josette buy their mother for Christmas, and what does it smell like and look like?

8. In the "Pain Chart," what did Landreaux remember about riding the bus to boarding school when he was a child?

9. What happens when Emmaline brings gifts to Nola in "The Gate"?

10. How is Nola described in "The Passage"?

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