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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-4: Barnabas, A Dubious Gift, New Possibilities, Company Stew

1. Describe the situation Father Tim faces at the beginning of Chapter 1.

2. How does Tim come to have a black dog? What is special about the dog?

3. What does Sadie find in her attic? Why is this significant?

4. Describe Tim's medical problem as addressed in Chapters 1-4.

5. Describe Tim's dinner party.

6. From an outsider's perspective, do you think Father Tim should feel lonely based on what you read in Chapters...
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