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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Novalee from being polite while at Sister Husband's house?
(a) A visit from Willy Jack.
(b) An accident with the gas stove.
(c) A lack of sleep.
(d) A fight with Sister Husband.

2. What is the name of the neighbor who helps during the natural disaster?
(a) Mrs. Coup.
(b) Mrs. Whitecotton.
(c) Mrs. Orbet.
(d) Mrs. Ortiz.

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

4. What room is turned into the darkroom?
(a) Den.
(b) Living Room.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Bedroom.

5. Where did the policemen find Americus?
(a) Nativity scene by church.
(b) Sanctuary of church.
(c) Parking lot of church.
(d) Side of road by church.

6. What type of practice does Willy Jack do in Claire's office?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sing.
(c) Watch video tapes.
(d) None of the above.

7. What does Novalee ask of this character when she visits?
(a) To plant the buckeye tree.
(b) To borrow money.
(c) To read the Bible.
(d) To move in.

8. Besides two books, what does Forney bring with him every evening when he visits?
(a) Alarm Clock.
(b) Food.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Gift for Americus.

9. What song does Willy Jack sing at the audition?
(a) The Beat of a Heart.
(b) A Beat of My Heart.
(c) My Beating Heart.
(d) A Beating Heart.

10. 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.

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

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

13. What is a Rollei?
(a) iPod.
(b) Watch.
(c) Camera.
(d) Laptop computer.

14. How old is Americus at the time of her disappearance?
(a) Five months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) Four months.
(d) Eight months.

15. While at Forney's, Novalee hears some loud, strange noises. Where did they come from?
(a) Upstairs.
(b) Downstairs.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Reading room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Novalee go to Rattlesnake Ridge?

2. What is Forney's sister's real job?

3. Who does the policeman interview regarding Americus' disappearance?

4. What important event happens in Chapter 8?

5. What percentage of Willy Jack's earnings will the agency take?

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