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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 makes Aunt Mae stand out during the factory party?

2. Why does everyone clear off the floor when Aunt Mae begins dancing in "Chapter 5"?

3. In "Chapter 1," how does David describe his years before starting school?

4. Who does David tell about thinking Mrs. Watkins is cross-eyed?

5. What does Aunt Mae admit when walking home from the factory party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does David sleep outside in "Chapter 2"?

2. What does the strange woman at the end of "Chapter 4" tell David's family?

3. What happens when Mrs. Watkins tries to relieve David from his room in "Chapter 3"?

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

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

6. How does Aunt Mae feel after attending the factory party?

7. In "Chapter 3," what does David do when he returns home from school?

8. What does David's father try to do with the land at the new house in "Chapter 2"?

9. What is David's life in school like in the fourth grade?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the symbolism behind trains in "The Neon Bible." Define symbolism and give examples from the book to strengthen your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the author's use of historical references throughout the novel and quote the references. What makes these references important?

Essay Topic 3

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

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