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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. Where is Sister Husband buried?

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

3. In Chapter 31, Novalee is at a photography seminar that occurs on what day of the week?

4. After arriving at the wedding, what does Novalee realize she forgot at home?

5. Ruth Meyers and Claire Hudson have both been __________ by Willy Jack.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Ray and how does he change Novalee's life?

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

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

5. How is Delphia similar to the kind of woman Willy Jack usually encounters?

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

7. Why is Novalee worried about going to the photography seminar?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the connection in the story between Mary Elizabeth Hull, Sister Husband, and Ray? Do they meet at the same place? Explain as much as you can about this connection.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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