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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 Garrett suggest would make Father Tim's life better?

2. How big does Emma say the dog is?

3. From what illness is Olivia dying?

4. What does Billy give Tim?

5. Where does Tim take Dooley to spend the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tim's dinner party.

2. Describe the relationship between Tim and Dooley.

3. Why are specific characters pleased that Sadie's painting is not a Vermeer?

4. Who celebrates Thanksgiving together in Mitford?

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

6. What sorts of family troubles does Dooley have?

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

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

9. Do you like Barnabas? Why or why not?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of companionship is present throughout Karon's novel. What can readers learn about Karon's characters when they are in relationships with others? Be sure to give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two main characters, and describe the personal changes each character went through over the course of Karon's story. What caused these changes to occur?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the climax of this story and the series of events leading up to the climax. How do characters respond to the climax? What did Karon include in her story to insure that the climax would be as powerful and meaningful as possible?

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