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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. Why does David say he would stay inside and play with his train as a child?

2. While David's father is at war, what does his mother do around the house?

3. Why does David visit the courthouse with Mrs. Moore?

4. In "Chapter 4," why are the mechanic shops closed?

5. How does David feel about his teacher, Mrs. Moore?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Aunt Mae attract attention to herself at the factory party?

3. How does Mrs. Watkins punish David in "Chapter 3"?

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

5. In "Chapter 5," what makes David excited about school?

6. Why does David say his father wanted him to hang out with other boys as a child?

7. How does David feel about Mrs. Watkins?

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

9. What does David say happened when he had to play with Bruce?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does religion play in this novel? Discuss how the author uses religion in the novel. How does it affect the characters in the novel? Give examples of the use of religion and quotes to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

What genre is "The Neon Bible"? How does it fit in this genre? How does it defy it? Define genres and give quotes from the book to support your discussion.

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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