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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 when the preacher starts climbing the stairs in his house in "Chapter 9"?

2. After the war, why are some men outcasts in David's town?

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

4. In "Chapter 10," how does David describe the distance he traveled?

5. How does Jo Lynne treat David when she says goodbye before leaving town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What plans does David make for his future after leaving the hills?

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

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

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

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

7. How does David leave town after his mother dies?

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

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

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

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

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 3

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.

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