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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 find in the church attic?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Some old clothes.
(c) A wrapper for an Almond Joy.
(d) Paintings.

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

3. Which bell is the only one that remains at the church?
(a) The middle bell.
(b) The death bell.
(c) The wedding bell.
(d) The spare bell.

4. Where does Puny meet Joe's family?
(a) At Joe's house.
(b) At the hospital.
(c) In the park.
(d) At church.

5. What happened to the Episcopal Church?
(a) It flourished and grew.
(b) It was turned into retail space.
(c) It was abandoned.
(d) It burned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tim end up after fainting?

2. What is Olivia's doctor's name at Mass General?

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

4. Which character has a nightmare about Barnabas?

5. Who does Tim invite to attend a Sunday service after the baby is baptized?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the bishop tell Tim he should do near the end of the book? Why do you think he tells Tim this?

2. Why does Cynthia think Tim is angry with her?

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

4. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?

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

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

7. How does Barnabas go missing?

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

9. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

10. Describe the calling of Absalom Greer.

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