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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. When Landreaux was riding the bus to boarding school as a child, what name did he see carved under a seat?

2. In "The Crossbeams," what type of vehicle does Father Travis remember carried the bomb that detonated in the lobby?

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

4. In "Almond Joy," what direction did Wolfred and the girl go after leaving Mackinnon?

5. In "The Door," what was Dusty wearing when Landreaux shot him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Wild Things," what did Wolfred think about killing Mackinnon?

3. What happened to Dusty?

4. In "Hello, beauty," what does Nola say about Dusty's last day?

5. In "Wild Things," what does Nola have in the barn and what is her plan?

6. What type of boarding school project does Emmaline get involved with after she receives a degree in administration?

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

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

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

10. Who is Landreaux?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hollis is given a graduation party to celebrate his graduation from high school. How does his party bring together family? What does the party symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Landreaux and Emmaline had a very passionate courtship and relationship before their children were born. How does their relationship change after the children are born? How would you describe their relationship and how they make their relationship work with all the challenges they face?

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