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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emma tell Tim has been stolen from the kitchen?

2. Why is this birthday gift particularly important to Tim?

3. Who is the mayor of Mitford?

4. How much does Miss Sadie weigh?

5. Why does Dooley become angry when talking to Puny?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Tim and Cynthia meet?

2. What do you make of Tim finding jewels in the urn at the columbarium?

3. Tim says he gets a "simple joy" from being with Cynthia. What do you think this is like?

4. What do readers know about Cynthia from Chapters 9-12?

5. Compare and contrast the characters of Barnabas and Dooley.

6. What do you think of the relationship between Tim and Dooley by Chapter 12?

7. Describe the relationship between Tim and Dooley.

8. Why do you think Tim and Dooley get along so well?

9. What events in Chapters 9-12 lead readers to think more is going on than meets the eye?

10. How are birth and death intertwined in Chapters 9-12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the concept of a tragic hero (or heroine). Describe one character in Karon's book that you think can be described as a tragic hero, and explain what makes this person fit the description. Why did Karon decide to include this particular character in her book? What does he or she represent?

Essay Topic 2

Which character in Karon's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

Essay Topic 3

How is Karon's story ultimately resolved? Do you think the plot was adequately resolved? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

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