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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. Who does Tim think of as a "little Emma"?
(a) Cynthia.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Puny Bradshaw.
(d) Marge.

2. What does Tim find in the urn in the columbarium?
(a) Ashes.
(b) A note.
(c) Water.
(d) Jewels.

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

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

5. From what illness is Olivia dying?
(a) Hepatitis.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) A heart condition.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tim sometimes imagine by his side?

2. Who does Harold Newland want to marry?

3. How many guests does Tim plan to have for dinner?

4. How many days is Dooley missing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Tim's dinner party.

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

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