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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Miss Sadie say she is going to give the church?
(a) 1 billion dollars.
(b) 5 million dollars.
(c) 10 million dollars.
(d) Half of her inheritance.

2. Where does Tim find Barnabas?
(a) At an abandoned house.
(b) In his bed.
(c) At the bottom of a tree.
(d) In the basement.

3. What is Dooley saving his money for?
(a) A horse.
(b) College.
(c) A dog house.
(d) A new bike.

4. Why is Sadie's gift a surprise?
(a) Everyone thinks she is poor.
(b) She tells everyone that someone else gave it.
(c) She rarely gives gifts.
(d) It is hidden in the church.

5. What is the name of the horse Dooley likes so much?
(a) Goosedown.
(b) Buttercup.
(c) Greyheart.
(d) Swansfoot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Miss Sadie weigh?

2. What does Billy give Tim?

3. Where does Tim eat breakfast the morning after finding out the painting's worth?

4. What will Tim do for Dooley if Dooley doesn't get in anymore fights?

5. What season is arriving during Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. After reading Chapters 5-8, what sort of romantic partner do you think Father Tim needs or would want?

2. Compare and contrast the characters of Emma and Puny.

3. Tim says he gets a "simple joy" from being with Cynthia. What do you think this is like?

4. Why does Olivia want to read the Bible to people at Mitford Hospital?

5. What do you think about the people in the town being Tim's 'family'? Do you think this is a healthy thing? Why or why not?

6. Why is Uncle Billy worried? How does Tim help alleviate this worry?

7. Describe the town of Mitford from what you know after reading Chapters 1-4.

8. Why are specific characters pleased that Sadie's painting is not a Vermeer?

9. In Chapter 5, how do readers see that Father Tim is more than just a rector to the people of Mitford?

10. Compare and contrast the characters of Barnabas and Dooley.

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