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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. How does David feel about the shooting while on the train?

2. What does David decide to do about taking his mother to an institution in "Chapter 8"?

3. Who takes David's envelope of money on the train?

4. When will David get off his train in "Chapter 10"?

5. In "Chapter 10," how does David describe the distance he traveled?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does David want to bury his mother by himself?

2. What job does David obtain in "Chapter 7"?

3. What does David do after finding his mother in "Chapter 9"?

4. How do the townspeople feel about David's mother in "Chapter 7"?

5. Why does Aunt Mae leave David in "Chapter 8"?

6. What does Aunt Mae promise David in "Chapter 8"?

7. What plans does David make for his future after leaving the hills?

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

9. Why is Aunt Mae home more in "Chapter 8"?

10. How does David reflect on what happened in the hills before he left town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the narrative tone affect the novel? Consider the author's straightforward delivery vs. the times he uses symbolic descriptive passages.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explore isolation as a theme in this novel. Define theme in your discussion and give examples of how isolation changes the characters.

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