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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 Jo Lynne treat David when she says goodbye before leaving town?

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

3. After digging his mother's grave, what does David instinctively know?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does David meet Jo Lynne?

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

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

7. How does David react after shooting the preacher?

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

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

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 is childhood defined in "The Neon Bible"? Consider both David's childhood with that of his classmates. Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the author's use of historical references throughout the novel and quote the references.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

Essay Topic 3

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

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