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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The character who speaks of the importance of names is at Wal-Mart for a reason. Why is this character there?
(a) To shop.
(b) To have a car fixed.
(c) None of the above.
(d) To take pictures.

2. Why is Willy Jack arrested?
(a) For stealing.
(b) For speeding.
(c) For murder.
(d) For accessory to murder.

3. What important event happens in Chapter 8?
(a) The buckeye tree dies.
(b) Novalee has her baby,
(c) Novalee learns how to read.
(d) Willy Jack comes to work.

4. Who comes to the hospital to visit Novalee and tries to help her find her own apartment?
(a) Willy Jack.
(b) Momma Nell.
(c) Forney Hull.
(d) Moses Whitecotton.

5. Novalee goes to the library looking for a book about...
(a) Buckeye trees.
(b) Baby names.
(c) Photography.
(d) Places in the city.

6. Sam Walton hands Novalee an envelope. What does it contain?
(a) $300.
(b) $500.
(c) $600.
(d) $400.

7. Why does Forney invite Novalee over to his place?
(a) To learn about trees.
(b) To read a book together.
(c) To celebrate Novalee's birthday.
(d) To see where Forney lives.

8. Which of these characters did Novalee not meet in Chapter 2?
(a) Benny Goodluck.
(b) Sister Husband.
(c) Certain Whitecotton.
(d) Moses Whitecotton.

9. What city does Novalee travel to in Chapter 22?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Santa Fe.
(c) Tulsa.
(d) Las Vegas.

10. What state does Willy Jack's mother live in?
(a) California.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Tennesee.

11. Novalee calls Sister Husband from the hotel to check on Americus. What is the new song Americus learned while Novalee is on her trip?
(a) Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
(b) Patty Cake.
(c) If You're Happy and You Know It.
(d) Itsy Bitsy Spider.

12. Why does Novalee have to take a trip in Chapter 22?
(a) All of the above.
(b) To take a vacation.
(c) To visit Willy Jack.
(d) To receive an award.

13. Forney travels with Novalee to get what?
(a) Christmas tree.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Christmas decorations.
(d) Groceries.

14. Novalee "clasps her hands in amazement". What does she see?
(a) Forney dressed in a formal suit.
(b) Roses and candles in the reading room.
(c) A delicious dinner.
(d) Many books in the reading room.

15. What room is turned into the darkroom?
(a) Den.
(b) Living Room.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gallery does Novalle attend on her trip in Chapter 22?

2. Who helps Novalee search for Americus at three in the morning?

3. What problem does Forney's sister have?

4. Chapter 23 talks about what natural disaster?

5. What gift given to Novalee is she not taking care of?

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