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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) The Porter House.
(c) The Grill.
(d) Tim's house.

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

3. Where did Willard and Sadie's father meet to talk?
(a) At Tim's house.
(b) At the Episcopal Church.
(c) At the Grill.
(d) At Sadie's home.

4. Who does Tim invite to attend a Sunday service after the baby is baptized?
(a) Russell.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Leo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the inscription that Willard carves in the Porter House?

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

3. Why did Tim go so many years without driving?

4. Who do Cynthia and Tim run into after dinner?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Tim and Cynthia part at the end of the book?

4. Explain the symbolic meaning of the death bell at the church.

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

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

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

8. Describe the calling of Absalom Greer.

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

10. How does Tim end up in the hospital?

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