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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. Who does Americus get a letter from?
(a) Moses Whitecotton.
(b) Forney Hull.
(c) Willy Jack.
(d) Lexie.

2. What relationship did Ray and Sister Husband have?
(a) They were in foster care together.
(b) Employees at Wal-Mart.
(c) Church Missionaries.
(d) Alcoholics in AA.

3. At the start of Chapter 27, how long has Novalee been in HER house?
(a) Three months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Five months.
(d) Six months.

4. Novalee sees Retha Holloway. Who is she?
(a) The mayor's daughter.
(b) A former Wal-Mart employee.
(c) Forney's aunt.
(d) The president of the Literary Guild.

5. What is the profession of Lexie's husband?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Minister.
(d) Librarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Willy Jack and a woman drive to in Chapter 32?

2. What does Americus pray for at night?

3. What does Willy Jack tell Johnny DeSoto that he really needs?

4. Where is Sister Husband buried?

5. What is the photograph of that Novalee works on at her workstation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "Look at all you've done, Novalee, look at all you've done for yourself" mean?

2. How does Forney leaving affect everyone?

3. Contrast "pick of the litter" in the conversations between Novalee and Lexie.

4. What happens with the women Willy Jack charms?

5. What stages does Novalee see in Benny?

6. Why is Novalee worried about going to the photography seminar?

7. In Chapter 33, how are both good and bad luck shown?

8. How does Retha Holloway make Novalee feel insecure about the difference between she and Forney?

9. What is important to Novalee as she decorates her new house?

10. What is the significance of Lexie's childrens' name change in Chapter 29?

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