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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 at the local drugstore?

2. How long does David ride on the train in "Chapter 10"?

3. Who wants to take David's mother to an institution?

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

5. Why does the train conductor talk to David in "Chapter 10"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does David's mother do on his graduation night?

2. Why do David and Jo Lynne climb a hill in "Chapter 7"?

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

4. How does Aunt Mae help David with his love life in "Chapter 7"?

5. How does David react after shooting the preacher?

6. What happens when the preacher comes to visit David in "Chapter 9"?

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

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

9. What does David see outside his window in "Chapter 10"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between David's parents. How does their relationship impact other characters? What themes are expressed in their relationship? Give examples of how David's parents interact and the direct effect it has on others.

Essay Topic 2

What role does religion play in this novel? Discuss how the author uses religion in the novel. How does it affect the characters in the novel? Give examples of the use of religion and quotes to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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

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