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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 Green Chair," which one of her teachers does Maggie see when she is in the woods?

2. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what store do Romeo and Landreaux go to after leaving the old woman?

3. In "Romeo and Landreaux," how long is Landreaux at the police station before Bowl Head comes to get him?

4. In "Wishing Well," how long does it take Romeo to pick a lock?

5. In "The Powers," what does Josette try to plant besides seeds?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Romeo and Landreaux," how is the dormitory building described?

2. In "The Green Chair," what does Father Travis teach on Saturday mornings?

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

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

5. In "The Green Chair," what reasons does Maggie give for wanting to change schools?

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

7. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what is known about Romeo's early years?

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

9. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what do the boys find in Minneapolis when they leave the city and find a weedy area?

10. In "The Green Chair," why does Father Travis say that he has quit trying to convert Romeo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Maggie, LaRose, and Romeo all seek revenge. What motivates each of these characters to seek revenge? Would any of these characters seem to be justified in seeking revenge? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Peace has a conversation with Landreaux about the poem Invictus. What does Mrs. Peace communicate about running away from problems through the poem and the conversation she has with Landreaux?

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