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

2. How did Willard make all of his money?
(a) Selling encyclopedias.
(b) Winning the lottery.
(c) Education.
(d) Selling pharmaceuticals.

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

4. Who calls Tim to tell him Olivia will be getting a heart transplant?
(a) Sadie.
(b) Hoppy.
(c) Olivia.
(d) Cynthia.

5. What does the bishop tell Tim he must do for two months?
(a) Pray and fast.
(b) Take a vacation.
(c) Live at the hospital.
(d) Live at the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Olivia to the hospital when she is ill?

2. What does Cynthia agree to do during Tim's trip?

3. Where is Tim helping Cynthia when he hears Barnabas' bark?

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

5. What is the name of Tim's bishop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tim amazed by Sadie's love story?

2. How does Barnabas go missing?

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

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

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

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. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?

9. Do you think it is a good thing that Dooley goes to Meadowgate for summer vacation? Why or why not?

10. How does Tim end up in the hospital?

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