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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. Since Roger Briscoe, Brummett has been in trouble for:

2. Who does Novalee go to see in a hotel in Chapter 34?

3. What is causing Lexie the most pain?

4. What does Willy Jack tell Johnny DeSoto that he really needs?

5. Where does Willy Jack and a woman drive to in Chapter 32?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Novalee's dream in Chapter 1 is a similar foreshadowing to what event in Chapter 32?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the parallel between names in this book and names within the Christmas nativity. What are the religious connections?

Essay Topic 2

Novalee wanted her own home. Describe what you believe Novalee's ideal home would be like. Does she achieve this in the story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What are the ten most important events in the story? Explain the events in order of occurrence and explain why you believe they are the most important events.

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