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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Passage," how did Mrs. Peace's mother die?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Breast cancer.
(d) Lung cancer.

2. How old is LaRose in "The Door"?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

3. In "The Gate," what sport do Snow and Josette play?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Volleyball.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Softball.

4. In "Hello, beauty," what does Nola say was Dusty's favorite type of candy?
(a) Butterscotch drops.
(b) Licorice.
(c) Peppermint drops.
(d) Chocolate.

5. In "The Crossbeams," what sport does Snow's boyfriend participate in?
(a) Hockey.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

6. In "The Passage," where does Nola take the children in February?
(a) Glenburn.
(b) Minot.
(c) South Prairie.
(d) Lonetree.

7. In "The Crossbeams," how many ticks does Snow have after going through the woods to get LaRose?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 19.
(d) 20.

8. On December 31 in "The Gate," what does Nola make to eat?
(a) Brownies.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Cookies.

9. In "Almond Joy," where did the girl go to school?
(a) Iowa.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Indiana.

10. In "The Crossbeams," what grades were a reservation boarding school established for?
(a) Prek-K through grade 4.
(b) High school.
(c) K through grad 8.
(d) Middle school through high school.

11. In "The Gate," what job does the girl finally decide to do after Wolfred makes her chop wood and bake bread?
(a) Wash dishes.
(b) Do laundry.
(c) Set snares.
(d) Clean the store.

12. In "The Passage," how often does Nola check on the children when they are in the yard?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) An hour.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 2 hours.

13. In "The Crossbeams," what did the girl poison Mackinnon with?
(a) Rhubarb leaves.
(b) Indian licorice.
(c) Cassava.
(d) Berries and mushrooms.

14. In "The Gate," what does Nola serve for dinner?
(a) Soup and bread.
(b) Tuna sandwiches.
(c) Macaroni and cheese.
(d) Turkey sandwiches.

15. In "The Crossbeams," who teaches LaRose the words in Ojibwe for plates and dishes?
(a) Sam.
(b) Martin.
(c) Will.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Almond Joy," what does LaRose eat for breakfast on the anniversary of Dusty's death?

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

3. In "Almond Joy," what does Maggie want on her fingernails?

4. In "The Gate," what other vehicle does Landreaux have besides a pickup?

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

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