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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. What does Flora tell Aunt Mae about David's mother in "Chapter 6"?

2. What does Aunt Mae give David for graduating?

3. How does David feel when the preacher starts climbing the stairs in his house in "Chapter 9"?

4. What does Aunt Mae ask her friend, Flora, to do for her in "Chapter 6"?

5. What does David see outside his window in "Chapter 10"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What job does David obtain in "Chapter 7"?

3. What does Aunt Mae promise David in "Chapter 8"?

4. Where do David and Jo Lynne go on their first date?

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

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

7. How does David meet Jo Lynne?

8. Why do David and the conductor form a relationship in "Chapter 10"?

9. Why do David and Jo Lynne climb a hill in "Chapter 7"?

10. How does David react after shooting the preacher?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of family explored in this novel? Define theme in your discussion and use quotes or examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

How is poverty a driving force in this novel? What message does the author send about poverty? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the author's personal history as it relates to "The Neon Bible." Toole was only 16 when he wrote this novel, how does that affect the text?

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