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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. Why does Aunt Mae tell David to get into Clyde's truck after graduation?

2. What does Aunt Mae skip to help David with his date in "Chapter 7"?

3. How does Jo Lynne treat David when she says goodbye before leaving town?

4. Why does Jo Lynne come to David's town?

5. How many shots does David fire at the preacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. How much time passes between "Chapter 9" and "Chapter 10"?

2. How does Aunt Mae help make David's graduation night special?

3. Where do David and Jo Lynne go on their first date?

4. How does David decide where to go in "Chapter 10"?

5. What happens when Aunt Mae asks Flora for help in "Chapter 6"?

6. How does David feel when Jo Lynne comes to say goodbye to him in "Chapter 8"?

7. What happens when Jo Lynne comes to tell David she is leaving town?

8. How does David leave town after his mother dies?

9. What does David do when his mother is missing in "Chapter 9"?

10. In "Chapter 8," how do David's former classmates affect him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the symbolism behind trains in "The Neon Bible." Define symbolism and give examples from the book to strengthen your discussion.

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