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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. Besides two books, what does Forney bring with him every evening when he visits?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Alarm Clock.
(c) Gift for Americus.
(d) Food.

2. How many months is Willy Jack sentenced in jail for stealing?
(a) Fourteen months.
(b) Sixteen months.
(c) Twelve months.
(d) Ten months.

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

4. Why does Novalee go to Rattlesnake Ridge?
(a) To photograph the sunset.
(b) To photograph the sunrise.
(c) To photograph rattlesnakes.
(d) To photograph animals.

5. What gift did Novalee not receive from characters she met in Chapter 2?
(a) Buckeye tree.
(b) Swing.
(c) Baby book.
(d) Welcome basket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Willy Jack Pickens and Novalee Nation are traveling when this novel begins. What state are they currently in?

2. What does Novalee ask of this character when she visits?

3. What agency does Willy Jack go to?

4. What is the name of the girl Willy Jack meets in Chapter 3?

5. Where does Novalee meet Lexie Coup for lunch?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where do the police find Americus?

3. What is ironic about where Sister Husband lives and Novalee and her dream?

4. As a result of Novalee's childhood, what does she do for Americus?

5. Explain how Novalee and Lexie are similar and how Troy and Willy Jack are similar.

6. Why is the buckeye tree important to Novalee?

7. How does Forney contrast to Novalee?

8. What is the true nature of Willy Jack Pickens?

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

10. How are Willy Jack and Momma Nell alike?

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