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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 Mrs. Watkins tell David when the ambulance takes her away after trying to break down the door?

2. Why does David say he likes the porch on his new house in "Chapter 2"?

3. Why does David say Aunt Mae wanted him to stay home from school one more year when he was five?

4. Who finds work at the propeller factory?

5. What does David say he did to Bruce and his friends while he was crying?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does David feel about Mrs. Watkins?

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

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

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 3

What commentary does the author provide on education? Consider formal and informal education.

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