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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 David feel about the shooting while on the train?

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

3. What does David say the women who come into the drugstore do?

4. In "Chapter 10," what does David say about where he is physically?

5. What does David do at the local drugstore?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do the townspeople feel about David's mother in "Chapter 7"?

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

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

7. Why does David want to bury his mother by himself?

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

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

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

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

Analyze the author's use of historical references throughout the novel and quote the references.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

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