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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. What does Tim's breakfast companion tell him he can expect in the fall?
(a) A new job.
(b) A new garden.
(c) A grandchild.
(d) A new neighbor.

2. What does Dooley receive for Christmas?
(a) A dog.
(b) A horse.
(c) A bike.
(d) A bed.

3. What does the horse do to Dooley upon release?
(a) Shakes him around.
(b) Licks him.
(c) Neighs at him.
(d) Tosses him into a pile of pig slop.

4. What color is the dog following Father Tim?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red and white.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

5. How old is Tim?
(a) 75.
(b) 60.
(c) 30.
(d) It is unclear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tim start doing 3 times a week?

2. What is the name of Cynthia's cat?

3. What is Emma Garrett's job?

4. Why does Dooley become angry when talking to Puny?

5. What does the dog do when Tim reads scripture out loud?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship between Tim and Emma.

3. From an outsider's perspective, do you think Father Tim should feel lonely based on what you read in Chapters 1-4?

4. Who celebrates Thanksgiving together in Mitford?

5. Do you like Barnabas? Why or why not?

6. Why do you think Tim and Dooley get along so well?

7. Why do you think Tim doesn't think much about the future neighbor he will have?

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

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

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

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