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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. Where does "Chapter 10" begin?

2. Where is Mr. Farney from originally?

3. Where do David and Jo Lynne originally plan on going after seeing the movie in "Chapter 7"?

4. What does David wear of his father's for his eighth grade graduation?

5. What does David suggest to Jo Lynne when she first says she is leaving?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aunt Mae promise David in "Chapter 8"?

2. What does David do when his mother is missing in "Chapter 9"?

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

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

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

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

7. How does David meet Jo Lynne?

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

9. How does Aunt Mae disappoint David on his graduation night?

10. How does David react after shooting the preacher?

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 relationship between David and Aunt Mae. Use examples and quotes from the novel to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

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

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