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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. Why does Tim meet with the mayor of Mitford?
(a) To run his or her campaign.
(b) To endorse him or her by the church.
(c) To convince him or her to change church-related legislation.
(d) To discuss what to name the town flower.

2. How is Dooley related to Russell Jacks?
(a) Dooley is Jacks' son.
(b) Jacks' is Dooley's great-uncle.
(c) Jacks lived next door to Dooley years ago.
(d) Dooley is Jacks' grandson.

3. How many days is Dooley missing?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Twenty.

4. What does Tim find on his chin after Cynthia leaves his house?
(a) Barbeque sauce.
(b) Syrup.
(c) Mustard.
(d) Ketchup.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tim's breakfast companion tell him he can expect in the fall?

2. What is Dooley saving his money for?

3. How many surprise guests does Tim have for dinner?

4. What does Tim find missing from the church refrigerator?

5. Why does Sadie want to give money to the church?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do you think of the relationship between Tim and Dooley by Chapter 12?

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

4. Describe the relationship between Tim and Emma.

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

6. What events in Chapters 9-12 lead readers to think more is going on than meets the eye?

7. Who celebrates Thanksgiving together in Mitford?

8. What do you make of Tim finding jewels in the urn at the columbarium?

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 Emma and Puny.

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