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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. Why can't David unlock the door when Mrs. Watkins demands in "Chapter 3"?

2. Why does David say he would stay inside and play with his train as a child?

3. What does David say he did to Bruce and his friends while he was crying?

4. While David's father is at war, what does his mother do around the house?

5. At the end of "Chapter 5," what does David realize about himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David say his family reacted to George?

2. Why does David say Aunt Mae had a hard time fitting in in his small town?

3. How does the revival in "Chapter 4" affect David's town?

4. How does the propeller factory affect David's town?

5. Why does David say his father wanted him to hang out with other boys as a child?

6. What happens when David's father is drafted?

7. What changes for Aunt Mae after the factory party in "Chapter 5"?

8. In "Chapter 3," why does David get in trouble at school?

9. What does David say happened to George and Mae's relationship?

10. In "Chapter 5," what makes David excited about school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of freedom in the novel. Define theme and use quotes to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

How is childhood defined in "The Neon Bible"? Consider both David's childhood with that of his classmates. Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

How are gender roles defined in this novel? What is significant about this representation? Give examples of the roles of both men and women.

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