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

2. In "The Green Chair," what woman is Father Travis interested in?

3. In "Romeo and Landreaux," what movie are the boys asked to leave because they are too young to watch it?

4. What do the boys buy after getting off the bus in "Romeo and Landreaux"?

5. In "The Powers," what does Josette say that they have that belonged to the first LaRose?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Romeo and Landreaux," how is Romeo hurt?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Hollis say and think about Josette's garden that she plants in "The Powers"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters have different ways of coping with Dusty’s death. How do various characters cope with Dusty’s death? What is revealed about coping strategies and effectiveness of various strategies characters use to cope?

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

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?

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