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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 thinks she is dreaming about what at the start of Chapter 37?

2. How much money did Novalee get for her first photography job?

3. Novalee tells Lexie that Brummett could recover when:

4. What is the name of the woman Willy Jack leaves the bar with?

5. Who watches Americus when Novalee works at night?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the Q-tip help Novalee in her photography?

4. How does Forney leaving affect everyone?

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

6. How does Novalee attempt to console Lexie throughout Chapter 30?

7. What is meant by Lexie finally finding good luck?

8. What is a way that Lexie has acknowledged her children have change?

9. Why are Certain and Moses suffering with broken hearts in Chapter 25?

10. How does Sister Husband have an influence on Novalee?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Lexie becomes a key friend to Novalee. Explain ways that she and her children have shown they have matured from the time they were first introduced.

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