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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. After Novalee is in HER house, what time does she get home from working at Wal-Mart?

2. Ruth Meyers and Claire Hudson have both been __________ by Willy Jack.

3. When Novalee enters Lexie's, who is naked except for socks?

4. As Novalee and Lexie got closer to home, what is happening?

5. Where does Novalee kiss someone in Chapter 37?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Delphia similar to the kind of woman Willy Jack usually encounters?

2. What happens when Novalee talks to the camera shop owner, and why is it significant to Novalee?

3. How does Novalee mourn the loss of Sister Husband?

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

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

6. How is the buckeye tree given to Novalee by Benny symbolic for both characters?

7. What happens with the women Willy Jack charms?

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

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

10. How does seeing the lights on in the hotel room enlighten Novalee?

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

There are times within the story that foreshadowing is a key element. List at least 3 events of foreshadowing evident throughout the story. Do you think that the author used foreshadowing effectively in this story? Why or why not?

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