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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Novalee and Americus visit the Whitecotton place. They discover that Moses lives with Certain and Purim who are....

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

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

4. In the hospital, Novalee meets a girl who befriends her. Who is this?

5. What did Grandma Burgess paint on the living room wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Novalee changed over the course of this book?

2. Novalee sees Moses at Wal-Mart. What is he doing there and why does it help Novalee?

3. How are Novalee and Forney similar?

4. Why is Willy Jack pulled over?

5. How is Willy Jack trying to change his life after being released from prison?

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

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

8. How does the media react to Novalee's baby?

9. Why is Claire obsessed with Band-Aids?

10. How are Willy Jack and Momma Nell alike?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The media, Sam Walton, Momma Nell, and Lexie are all characters that Novalee encountered at the hospital. How does the hospital turn out to be a transitional point in the story? Give three reasons and explain why they are transitional.

Essay Topic 2

Photography is a hobby that Novalee enjoys. Who does she learn this hobby from and how does this person help her grow?

Essay Topic 3

Novalee wanted her own home. Describe what you believe Novalee's ideal home would be like. Does she achieve this in the story? Why?

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