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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 Cynthia ask Tim to pray for after he invites her to lunch?
(a) That she might learn how to pray.
(b) That his trip will be safe.
(c) That they will end up together.
(d) That she will finish the first draft of her book.

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

3. What is the name of Tim's bishop?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Leo.
(c) Alex.
(d) Tim.

4. What kind of car does Andrew Gregory drive?
(a) A Hummer.
(b) A BMW.
(c) A Mercedes.
(d) A Porsche.

5. Who has a vision of angels at age fourteen?
(a) Father Tim.
(b) Miss Rose.
(c) Absalom Greer.
(d) Sadie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Russell Jacks remind Tim of?

2. Where does Puny meet Joe's family?

3. Who calls Tim to let him know that Olivia made it through the surgery?

4. Why is Olivia upset when she meets Tim at the Grill?

5. Who calls Tim to tell him Olivia will be getting a heart transplant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the loss of Barnabas bring Dooley and Tim closer together?

2. Ron Malcolm takes off his shoes and gives them to George Gaynor. Why does he do this? What does this represent?

3. Describe the scene in the hospital after Joe is shot.

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

5. How does Tim feel as he leaves for his trip?

6. How are readers introduced to George Gaynor?

7. Hobbes is homeless, yet decides to give his reward money to the poor, who live in the woods. How do you explain his attitude?

8. How does Tim end up in the hospital?

9. Prior to Tim going into the hospital, what specific stressors was he facing?

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

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