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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. After David's graduation, what does he find his mother doing?

2. In "Chapter 9," what does David first feel under his feet while looking for his mother?

3. In "Chapter 8," what does David's mother do when she sees David?

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

5. How old is David in "Chapter 10"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does David meet Jo Lynne?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Aunt Mae's role in David's romantic life. Does she help or hinder his relationship? Use the book to support your analysis.

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

Analyze the author's use of historical references throughout the novel and quote the references. What makes these references important?

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