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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Crossbeams," what did the girl poison Mackinnon with?

2. In "The Door" how old was Landreaux when he began hunting small game with his grandfather?

3. When Landreaux was traveling by bus to boarding school, how old was a child who threw up?

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

5. In "The Crossbeams," how many ticks does Snow have after going through the woods to get LaRose?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Dusty?

2. In "Wild Things," where does LaRose stop on the way home to his house, and what does he do there?

3. How does the Ravich house always smell?

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

5. In "Wild Things," what does Father Travis remember about a bombing?

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

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

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

9. Who is Landreaux?

10. What is Peter preparing for in "The Gate," and what preparations is he making?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The older Iron and Ravich children are not close when Dusty dies. How do the children of the families become friends? In what way are the children like siblings by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

The novel takes place on an Indian reservation and nearby towns. How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

LaRose is sent to be a son to the Ravich family after Landreaux kills their son. How does LaRose become a bridge between the two families? How does he bring peace to each family member?

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