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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. According to Ray, what did Sister Husband leave Novalee in her will?

2. When Novalee enters Lexie's, who is naked except for socks?

3. What type of car does the woman who Willy Jack leaves the bar with drive?

4. Shortly after Novalee gets home, who calls her?

5. What does Novalee learn from Moses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Through Chapter 26, how are Novalee and Willy Jack's lives going in opposite directions?

2. How have Novalee and Forney helped each other to heal in Chapter 33?

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

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

5. What stages does Novalee see in Benny?

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

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

8. In Chapter 33, how are both good and bad luck shown?

9. What is a way that Lexie has acknowledged her children have change?

10. How does the number 7 in Chapter 38 connect with Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There are times within the story that foreshadowing is a key element. List at least 3 events of foreshadowing evident throughout the story. Do you think that the author used foreshadowing effectively in this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Novalee's superstitions play a role in her decision making throughout the story. Explain Novalee's superstitions and how these affect her decision making throughout the story. Be specific and use specific examples from the story.

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