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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 Powers," what color is the stone that Landreaux uses to make a pipe for LaRose?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

2. In "Old Story 2," what does a woman love?
(a) A snake.
(b) A dog.
(c) A deer.
(d) A cat.

3. In "The Green Chair," what is Nola painting?
(a) Back porch.
(b) Shed.
(c) Chicken coop.
(d) Barn.

4. In "Wishing Well," how long does Maggie work up to practicing jumps?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

5. In "Old Story 1," when are stories supposed to be told?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "1,000 Kills," what branch of service is Hollis planning to join after he graduates from high school?

2. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what is the name of the dog of the woman who feeds Romeo and Landreaux?

3. In "The Green Chair," how long does Maggie vomit after seeing her mother about to commit suicide?

4. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what is the only time that the boys can hear the voices of people in the camp?

5. In "Romeo and Landreaux," how long have the boys been stealing from the camp before they get caught?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Green Chair," why does LaRose say that he has to go back to Dusty's family?

2. In "The Letters," what does Mrs. Peace say became of the first LaRose's bones?

3. During parent-teacher conferences, what does Mr. Hoseel say about Maggie?

4. In "Romeo and Landreaux," how do the boys get food and transportation away from the rest area?

5. In "The Letters," who does LaRose see after he falls asleep by the tree where Dusty died?

6. In "The Green Chair," what does Maggie tell LaRose, and how does he say he will help her?

7. In "Old Story 2," how does LaRose get even with the four boys who hurt Maggie, and what do the boys think about him?

8. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what becomes the boys routine after they get to Minneapolis?

9. In "The Powers," how does Landreaux make a pipe?

10. In "Romeo and Landreaux," how does an old woman help the boys?

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