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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. Where do Miss Rose and Uncle Billy move to?

2. What does Tim discover in the playroom?

3. Who once courted Sadie in public?

4. Who ends up deeding her house to the town?

5. What is Tim's cousin's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dooley get into a food fight? Why isn't Tim more upset about it?

2. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

3. Which is your favorite character in this book? Which is your least favorite character in this book? Why?

4. When the townspeople commented on Tim's sickly look, what do you think Karon wanted her readers to think about Tim's health?

5. How does the loss of Barnabas bring Dooley and Tim closer together?

6. Who is Sadie's long-lost relative? How do readers find out about this?

7. What is strange about Tim's visit to the church one evening when he is all alone?

8. When visiting Russell Jacks, Tim remarks that "the man has seemingly turned into an older version of Dooley." What does Tim mean by this comment?

9. How does Tim feel as he leaves for his trip?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think is the main theme of Karon's novel? Identify at least three events in "At Home in Mitford" that communicate this theme.

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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