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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. In "Chapter 7," the narrator says that some people worried about David's mother, but how do others feel?

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

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

4. When David finds his mother in "Chapter 9," where is blood coming from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does David react after shooting the preacher?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the theme of freedom in the novel. Define theme and use quotes to support your discussion.

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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