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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. How much does the appraiser say the painting is worth?

2. What does Tim find missing from the church refrigerator?

3. Who talks at Tim's dinner party about living in Paris?

4. Who is the head of the vestry?

5. What does Olivia Davenport tell Tim?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tim learn from Puny Bradshaw?

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

3. Who celebrates Thanksgiving together in Mitford?

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

5. What sorts of family troubles does Dooley have?

6. What does Sadie find in her attic? Why is this significant?

7. After reading Chapters 5-8, what sort of romantic partner do you think Father Tim needs or would want?

8. Describe the situation Father Tim faces at the beginning of Chapter 1.

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

10. Describe the relationship between Tim and Emma.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What instances of foreshadowing does Karon use in her book? Describe at least three. Do you think this use of foreshadowing is helpful in terms of making the book more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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