Forgot your password?  
| | | | | |
  Sign up for your free account today!  

The Neon Bible | Quiz

John Kennedy Toole
This Study Guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Neon Bible.

The Neon Bible | Quiz

Students: Take our free The Neon Bible quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Teachers: The BookRags Lesson Plan contains hundreds of test and quiz questions, including multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Create your own quiz or test with our automatic test generator, or choose from our ready-to-go chapter quizzes, midterm tests, and final exams. Don’t waste time reinventing the wheel, get the Lesson Plan today!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

1)

What does the preacher schedule for the nights that the Evangelist revival is in town? (from Chapter 4)

Fasting.
Candlelight vigils.
Welcome parties.
Bible conferences.
2)

In "Chapter 10," what does David say about where he is physically? (from Chapter 10)

He is excited for the possibilities.
He has to figure it out.
He knows it will never change.
He doesn't care where he is anymore.
3)

Who throws the party at the factory in "Chapter 5"? (from Chapter 5)

The women who work there.
The general contractor.
Aunt Mae.
David's mother.
4)

Why does Bobbie Lee Taylor invite people on stage with him? (from Chapter 4)

To lead the crowd in prayers.
To ask questions.
To shake his hand.
To recommit to their religion.
5)

Why does David's mother worry about his father in "Chapter 5"? (from Chapter 5)

She receives a medal in the mail.
He says he has been injured.
He is in a dangerous country.
He hasn't written in a while.
6)

What makes David's eighth grade graduation important? (from Chapter 6)

He has straight A's.
He's the first in the family.
His whole family is there.
He is giving a speech.
7)

In "Chapter 10," when does David consider going to Nashville? (from Chapter 10)

When he runs out of money.
Never.
When the train stops.
Once he has a job.
8)

Why does the train conductor talk to David in "Chapter 10"? (from Chapter 10)

To check his ticket stub.
To ask about his personal life.
To let him know when he has to get off the train.
He thought David was someone else.
9)

Where is Mr. Farney from originally? (from Chapter 6)

Orlando.
Washington, D.C.
Memphis.
Atlanta.
10)

How do they make a dance floor in the factory for the party? (from Chapter 5)

They set up cubicle dividers.
They use a parking garage.
They move the machines.
They put down a new floor.
11)

Who wants to take David's mother to an institution? (from Chapter 8)

Aunt Mae.
Clyde.
David.
The preacher.
12)

After David's graduation, what does he find his mother doing? (from Chapter 6)

Talking to herself in the kitchen.
Sleeping in the living room.
Crying in the bathroom.
Rearranging her bedroom.
13)

Why does Aunt Mae go to the movie theater on Saturdays? (from Chapter 5)

To see the latest movie.
To play music.
To meet men.
For her new job.
14)

How does David feel when the preacher starts climbing the stairs in his house in "Chapter 9"? (from Chapter 9)

Angry.
Confused.
Pleased.
Nervous.
15)

In "Chapter 4," who asks Aunt Mae about why she didn't go up on Bobbie Lee Taylor's stage? (from Chapter 4)

David.
Bobbie Lee Taylor.
A young boy.
A woman.
16)

What does Jo Lynne do before leaving David for good? (from Chapter 8)

Slaps him.
Begins to cry.
Laughs at him.
Agrees to stay in touch.
17)

Why does the preacher come to see David in "Chapter 9"? (from Chapter 9)

To convince him to put his mother in an institution.
To collect money for the church.
To try to convert him.
To ask to do the memorial service for his mother.
18)

Who suggests David take Jo Lynne to the movies in "Chapter 7"? (from Chapter 7)

David's boss.
Jo Lynne.
Aunt Mae.
David's mother.
19)

Who takes David's envelope of money on the train? (from Chapter 10)

A pick-pocket.
The conductor.
A ticket operator.
No one.
20)

In "Chapter 10," why does David think about his toy train? (from Chapter 10)

Because he left it at home.
Because he is escaping.
Because he broke it.
Because he is going to work on trains.
21)

Why does Aunt Mae lose her job at the factory? (from Chapter 6)

She doesn't show up for work.
She's too busy with the band.
Her work becomes poor.
The factory closes.
22)

Where do David and Jo Lynne end up going after the movie in "Chapter 7"? (from Chapter 7)

Where new houses are being built.
To the river.
To the factory grounds.
To a closed carnival.
23)

Where does Aunt Mae have David get out of Clyde's truck in "Chapter 6"? (from Chapter 6)

In town.
In front of a restaurant.
At the bottom of the hill.
At the top of the hill.
24)

How does David feel after talking to Jo Lynne before she leaves town? (from Chapter 8)

In love.
Confused.
Ashamed.
Calm.
25)

What does Bobbie Lee Taylor say happens when the men who are overseas come home? (from Chapter 4)

They lose their religion.
They sleep a lot.
They move back overseas.
They don't make any money.
Copyrights
The Neon Bible from BookRags and Gale's For Students Series. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.
Follow Us on Facebook
Homework Help