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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. Where does Tim end up after fainting?
(a) The doctor's office.
(b) Cynthia's house.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) The hospital.

2. Where does Sadie want to build the retirement home?
(a) On the lake.
(b) On the site of the old Lord's Chapel.
(c) On her own land.
(d) In the mountains.

3. Who spots Barnabas after he is stolen?
(a) Homeless Hobbes.
(b) Joe Guthrie.
(c) Dooley.
(d) Tim.

4. What does Cynthia make for Dooley?
(a) A painting.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A sweater.
(d) A mole made of gingerbread.

5. Where do Tim and his friend sit to discuss whether he is angry with her?
(a) The garden.
(b) The park.
(c) Tim's office.
(d) The sanctuary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tim find in the church attic?

2. Why does Tim think Cynthia likes him?

3. What does Barnabas do when he sees Tim after being separated from him?

4. How long will Olivia have to remain in the hospital?

5. How does Tim react to the way his companion drives on the way to the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tim's response to Cynthia's proposal that she and Tim go steady?

2. Describe the events of the evening leading up to Cynthia's proposal that she and Tim go steady.

3. Who is Sadie's long-lost relative? How do readers find out about this?

4. Describe the character of Homeless Hobbes.

5. How does Barnabas go missing?

6. Describe the calling of Absalom Greer.

7. Why do you think Tim is ignoring the doctor's directions to eat well and exercise?

8. Explain the dynamics of Olivia and Hoppy's relationship in Chapters 13-16.

9. How does Tim end up in the hospital?

10. When the townspeople commented on Tim's sickly look, what do you think Karon wanted her readers to think about Tim's health?

(see the answer keys)

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