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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. Novalee "clasps her hands in amazement". What does she see?

2. Sam Walton hands Novalee an envelope. What does it contain?

3. What problem does Forney's sister have?

4. When Forney and Novalee return to Sister Husband's trailer, what do they see?

5. What gift given to Novalee is she not taking care of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the gifts Novalee receives in Chapter 2 and who are they from?

2. How is Novalee building the life she dreamed of?

3. How is the nativity scene symbolic of the life of Novalee?

4. How is Willy Jack trying to change his life after being released from prison?

5. What does Novalee learn about Benny's heritage through photography?

6. How does the media react to Novalee's baby?

7. How is Novalee's superstition coming into play?

8. As a result of Novalee's childhood, what does she do for Americus?

9. Describe how Novalee helps out during the tornado.

10. Why is Willy Jack pulled over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe ways that Lexie and Novalee are the same and ways in which they are different.

Essay Topic 2

A lot happened to Forney within the story. Show specific ways that Forney has grown in his character throughout the story.

Essay Topic 3

The buckeye tree and the Christmas tree are important in this story. To whom are they important? Why and how are they important? Is there a relationship between these trees and superstition?

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