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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 is David's father's grave marked?

2. At the end of "Chapter 10," who does David consider turning to for help?

3. Who does David consider writing to while on the train?

4. In "Chapter 8," when does Aunt Mae promise to send train tickets to David?

5. After the war, why are some men outcasts in David's town?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happens when the war ends in "Chapter 6"?

7. Why do David and the conductor form a relationship in "Chapter 10"?

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

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

10. What makes David's father burial painful for his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the hills as a setting in this novel. How does this setting affect the characters and the plot? Define setting in your analysis and give examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of family explored in this novel? Define theme in your discussion and use quotes or examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Follow the development of David's character throughout this novel. What things are most significant in his development? Why? Give examples of David's character development from the novel with examples and quotes.

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