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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the policemen find Americus?
(a) Nativity scene by church.
(b) Sanctuary of church.
(c) Side of road by church.
(d) Parking lot of church.

2. Who does Novalee visit in Chapter 6?
(a) Moses Whitecotton.
(b) Benny Goodluck.
(c) Willy Jack.
(d) Sister Husband.

3. What is the photograph taken by Novalee called?
(a) Ridge of Sunrise.
(b) Glorious Sunrise.
(c) Oklahoma Benediction.
(d) Rattlesnake Ridge.

4. What is the name of the neighbor who helps during the natural disaster?
(a) Mrs. Orbet.
(b) Mrs. Ortiz.
(c) Mrs. Coup.
(d) Mrs. Whitecotton.

5. What causes Novalee from being polite while at Sister Husband's house?
(a) A lack of sleep.
(b) A visit from Willy Jack.
(c) A fight with Sister Husband.
(d) An accident with the gas stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did Novalee not receive from characters she met in Chapter 2?

2. Who does Novalee run into while working at Wal-Mart?

3. Novalee meets a man named Forney at the library. What is distinct about Forney's appearance when they meet?

4. Who does the policeman interview regarding Americus' disappearance?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Novalee and Forney similar?

2. What are the gifts Novalee receives in Chapter 2 and who are they from?

3. How is the nativity scene symbolic of the life of Novalee?

4. How is Novalee's superstition coming into play?

5. Novalee visits the Whitecotton place. What does she learn?

6. What are some clues that tell Novalee's life is improving throughout Chapter 23?

7. Who are the police considering as suspects in the disappearance of Americus?

8. What does Novalee learn about Benny's heritage through photography?

9. What are Lexie's children's names and what do they tell us about Lexie?

10. How has Novalee's vision of photography changed?

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