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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important event happens in Chapter 8?
(a) Novalee has her baby,
(b) Willy Jack comes to work.
(c) Novalee learns how to read.
(d) The buckeye tree dies.

2. Novalee "clasps her hands in amazement". What does she see?
(a) A delicious dinner.
(b) Roses and candles in the reading room.
(c) Many books in the reading room.
(d) Forney dressed in a formal suit.

3. "Moses did not take pictures Novalee had thought about." What type of pictures did Novalee think about?
(a) Americus throwing the bonnett off.
(b) Americus smiling.
(c) Americus and Novalee together.
(d) Americus smiling with toys.

4. What state were the couple from who came to share God's word with Novalee and Sister Husband?
(a) California.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Mississippi.

5. Where does Novalee meet Lexie Coup for lunch?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) Lexie's house.
(c) Burger King.
(d) Wal-Mart snack bar.

6. What gift did Novalee want for Christmas and not receive from grandma?
(a) Doll house.
(b) Doll.
(c) Video game.
(d) Bicycle.

7. Who does Willy Jack remind Claire of?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

8. Forney travels with Novalee to get what?
(a) Christmas decorations.
(b) Christmas tree.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Groceries.

9. Who comes to the hospital to visit Novalee and tries to help her find her own apartment?
(a) Willy Jack.
(b) Moses Whitecotton.
(c) Forney Hull.
(d) Momma Nell.

10. Who is Troy Moffatt?
(a) Friends of Lexie's children.
(b) Friend of Lexie Coup.
(c) A co-worker of Novalee.
(d) Friend of Willy Jack.

11. What type of car does Willy Jack drive?
(a) Buick.
(b) Plymouth.
(c) Chevy.
(d) Dodge.

12. Novalee begins taking birth control after how many dates with Troy?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

13. Why is Willy Jack arrested?
(a) For speeding.
(b) For stealing.
(c) For accessory to murder.
(d) For murder.

14. What did Grandma Burgess paint on the living room wall?
(a) A Chrsitmas tree.
(b) An Easter basket.
(c) A lake.
(d) A forest.

15. While in jail, Willy Jack meets Claire Hudson. Who is she?
(a) Warden.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Chey.
(d) Guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Novalee afraid will happen because she has not taken care of the gift?

2. When Forney and Novalee return to Sister Husband's trailer, what do they see?

3. Where do Novalee and Americus stay during the natural disaster?

4. How old is Novalee Nation when the story begins?

5. What is the "cabin a couple hundred feet from the house" called?

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