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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 do the first time he smells Mrs. Watkins' breath?

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

3. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?

4. Why does Aunt Mae go to the movie theater on Saturdays?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor talk about during his revival in "Chapter 4"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Follow the development of David's character throughout this novel. What things are most significant in his development? Why? Give examples of David's character development from the novel with examples and quotes.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of freedom in the novel. Define theme and use quotes to support your discussion.

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