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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. Who gets pneumonia?

2. What is Emma Garrett's job?

3. Who does the appraiser say painted Sadie's work?

4. What does Tim decide to make for his dinner party?

5. What will Tim do for Dooley if Dooley doesn't get in anymore fights?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Tim doesn't think much about the future neighbor he will have?

2. Describe the relationship between Tim and Dooley.

3. What does Tim learn from Puny Bradshaw?

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

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

6. What sorts of family troubles does Dooley have?

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

8. From an outsider's perspective, do you think Father Tim should feel lonely based on what you read in Chapters 1-4?

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

10. Describe the town of Mitford from what you know after reading Chapters 1-4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The title of Karon's work, "At Home in Mitford," seems straightforward yet indicates a particular significance about a place. In your opinion, why did Karon choose this particular title for her work? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

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