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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 David say about his emotions when he first learns his father died?

2. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor tell the women to write in letters to their husbands who are overseas in the war?

3. While in the first grade, what does David analyze about Mrs. Watkins in "Chapter 2"?

4. Why does Aunt Mae spend less time at home after the factory party?

5. Why are David's pants wet in "Chapter 3"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David say his family reacted to George?

2. Why do David's mother and father argue in "Chapter 2"?

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

4. How does Mrs. Watkins feel about David?

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

6. How does David react to learning that his father died in the war?

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

8. What is the party like at the factory in "Chapter 5"?

9. How does the revival in "Chapter 4" affect David's town?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

How is childhood defined in "The Neon Bible"? Consider both David's childhood with that of his classmates. Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

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