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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. Why does David say Aunt Mae wanted him to stay home from school one more year when he was five?

2. How does the local preacher feel about the Evangelist revival in "Chapter 4"?

3. Why can't David unlock the door when Mrs. Watkins demands in "Chapter 3"?

4. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?

5. Why does Aunt Mae go to the movie theater on Saturdays?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor talk about during his revival in "Chapter 4"?

2. How does the propeller factory affect David's town?

3. Why do David's mother and father argue in "Chapter 2"?

4. What does David's father try to do with the land at the new house in "Chapter 2"?

5. What does David say happened when he had to play with Bruce?

6. What happens when David's father is drafted?

7. In "Chapter 3," what makes David's lunch special?

8. How does the revival in "Chapter 4" affect David's town?

9. What happens when Mrs. Watkins tries to relieve David from his room in "Chapter 3"?

10. In "Chapter 3," why does David get in trouble at school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between David's parents. How does their relationship impact other characters? What themes are expressed in their relationship? Give examples of how David's parents interact and the direct effect it has on others.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use inner monologue to develop David's character? How is this effective or ineffective? Why? Define inner monologue and give examples of its use in the book.

Essay Topic 3

The ending of "The Neon Bible" is full of uncertainty for David. Are there resolutions to the conflicts in this novel?

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