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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. At the hospital, Novalee receives what from different states?

2. "Moses did not take pictures Novalee had thought about." What type of pictures did Novalee think about?

3. What number is Novalee Nation superstitious of?

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

5. Forney travels with Novalee to get what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Willy Jack pulled over?

3. How does Forney contrast to Novalee?

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

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

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

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

8. Why is the buckeye tree important to Novalee?

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

10. How is Novalee building the life she dreamed of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the importance of names, as emphasized by Moses Whitecotton. Further, explain the parallel between names in this book and those of the Christmas nativity.

Essay Topic 2

Novalee's superstitions play a role in her decision making throughout the story. Explain Novalee's superstitions and how these affect her decision making throughout the story. Be specific and use specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

A lot happened to Forney within the story. Show specific ways that Forney has grown in his character throughout the story.

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