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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. How does Aunt Mae travel to Nashville?

2. In "Chapter 6," what picture does David's mother stare at often?

3. When David finds his mother in "Chapter 9," where is blood coming from?

4. What does David say about the sky while riding on the train in "Chapter 10"?

5. How does Jo Lynne treat David when she says goodbye before leaving town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David meet Jo Lynne?

2. What plans does David make for his future after leaving the hills?

3. Why is Aunt Mae home more in "Chapter 8"?

4. What does David do when his mother is missing in "Chapter 9"?

5. How do the townspeople feel about David's mother in "Chapter 7"?

6. What happens when the preacher comes to visit David in "Chapter 9"?

7. What happens when the war ends in "Chapter 6"?

8. How does Aunt Mae disappoint David on his graduation night?

9. How does David leave town after his mother dies?

10. What happens when Aunt Mae asks Flora for help in "Chapter 6"?

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 does the narrative tone affect the novel? Consider the author's straightforward delivery vs. the times he uses symbolic descriptive passages.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between David's parents. How does their relationship impact other characters? What themes are expressed in their relationship? Give examples of how David's parents interact and the direct effect it has on others.

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