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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. On December 31 in "The Gate," what does Nola make to eat?

2. In "The Gate," what does Emmaline use to make moccasins for her children for Christmas?

3. In "Almond Joy," where did the girl go to school?

4. In "The Door," what color are Emmaline's eyes?

5. In "Almond Joy," what does Maggie drink in Miss Behring's class?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. At the end of "The Passage," how does Romeo get pain killers?

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

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

9. What happens when Emmaline brings gifts to Nola in "The Gate"?

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

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

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

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

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