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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 do Cynthia and Tim go for tea?
(a) Cynthia's home.
(b) Tim's house.
(c) The Porter House.
(d) The Grill.

2. What does Cynthia say she likes about Tim?
(a) He is romantic.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His characteristics.
(d) His eyes.

3. Why isn't the bishop happy with Tim?
(a) Tim has not been returning the bishop's phone calls.
(b) Tim has not been taking care of himself.
(c) Tim is not yet married.
(d) Tim hasn't been visiting parishioners in the hospital.

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

5. Why is Olivia upset when she meets Tim at the Grill?
(a) She can't remember Hoppy's name.
(b) She wants to ask Hoppy to marry her.
(c) She broke a date with Hoppy.
(d) Hoppy will not talk to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who spots Barnabas after he is stolen?

2. Where did Willard and Sadie's father meet to talk?

3. Where does Puny meet Joe's family?

4. How did Willard make all of his money?

5. Who does Dooley say insulted Father Tim?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barnabas go missing?

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

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

4. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?

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

6. What inscription has Willard carved into the Porter House? Why is this significant?

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

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

9. How are readers introduced to George Gaynor?

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

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