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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 the band that plays at the factory party do when the war is over?

2. What does Aunt Mae pack David's lunches in?

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

4. In "Chapter 4," what is Aunt Mae promoted to at work?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Mrs. Watkins feel about David?

6. How does David feel about Mrs. Watkins?

7. What is the breakfast like that Aunt Mae prepares in "Chapter 3"?

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

9. What happens when David's father is drafted?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between David and Aunt Mae. Use examples and quotes from the novel to support your analysis.

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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