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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. In Chapter 31, Novalee is at a photography seminar that occurs on what day of the week?

2. When Novalee enters Lexie's, who is rocking back and forth?

3. Why is this character unable to talk?

4. Lexie raves to Novalee about what in Chapter 28?

5. Where does Dr. Putnam, the professor of the photography seminar, take the class?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens with the women Willy Jack charms?

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

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

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

7. How does Forney leaving affect everyone?

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

9. How does Retha Holloway make Novalee feel insecure about the difference between she and Forney?

10. Why does Brummett call Novalee at the start of Chapter 29?

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

Home is a major theme of the story. Describe how this theme is important to Forney, Lexie, Sister Husband, Moses, and Benny.

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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