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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. When is David's father drafted?

2. In "Chapter 1," what does David say lights up the night during his train ride?

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

4. Why does David say he didn't get the name of the last town his train passed in "Chapter 1"?

5. What makes Aunt Mae stand out during the factory party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does the propeller factory affect David's town?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ending of "The Neon Bible" is full of uncertainty for David. Are there resolutions to the conflicts in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What genre is "The Neon Bible"? How does it fit in this genre? How does it defy it? Define genres and give quotes from the book to support your discussion.

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