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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. What state were the couple from who came to share God's word with Novalee and Sister Husband?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) California.
(d) Tennessee.

2. How much older than Forney is his sister?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Eighteen years.
(c) Tweny years.
(d) Nineteen years.

3. 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 take pictures.
(c) To have a car fixed.
(d) None of the above.

4. Willy Jack Pickens and Novalee Nation are traveling when this novel begins. What state are they currently in?
(a) California.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Oklahoma.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Willy Jack do to practice for his audition?

2. While searching for Americus how many police cars with flashing lights pass?

3. While in jail, Willy Jack meets Claire Hudson. Who is she?

4. What number is Novalee Nation superstitious of?

5. At what church do the police cars respond to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the significance of Novalee's daughter's name, Americus?

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

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

7. How does Novalee show her unique perspective of photography at Rattlesnake Ridge?

8. How does Forney contrast to Novalee?

9. Describe how Novalee helps out during the tornado.

10. How is Ruth Meyers not like the other women in Willy Jack's life?

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