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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 color is the flower Aunt Mae packs in David's lunch?

2. What does David say happened to George after he and Aunt Mae broke up?

3. What does Mrs. Watkins threaten to do to David in "Chapter 3"?

4. Why does Mrs. Watkins use her husband as a threat against her students?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is David's new house like in "Chapter 2"?

3. What does David say happened to George and Mae's relationship?

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

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

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

7. In "Chapter 3," why does David get in trouble at school?

8. In "Chapter 3," what makes David's lunch special?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the author's use of historical references throughout the novel and quote the references.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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze Aunt Mae's role in David's romantic life. Does she help or hinder his relationship? Use the book to support your analysis.

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