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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. What room is turned into the darkroom?

2. What is a Rollei?

3. Who does Novalee travel with on her trip in Chapter 22?

4. Why does Novalee go to Rattlesnake Ridge?

5. What is the relationship of Willy Jack Pickens and Novalee Nation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How are Novalee and Forney similar?

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

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

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

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

9. How are Willy Jack and Momma Nell alike?

10. What does Novalee find in the library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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