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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 is Harold's preacher's name?

2. Where does Tim find his missing Bible?

3. Who does Tim invite to attend a Sunday service after the baby is baptized?

4. With whom is Russell Jacks staying after his illness?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tim end up in the hospital?

2. What does the bishop tell Tim he should do near the end of the book? Why do you think he tells Tim this?

3. Ron Malcolm takes off his shoes and gives them to George Gaynor. Why does he do this? What does this represent?

4. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

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

6. Why is Tim amazed by Sadie's love story?

7. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?

8. What inscription has Willard carved into the Porter House? Why is this significant?

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

10. Explain the dynamics of Olivia and Hoppy's relationship in Chapters 13-16.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe an instance of situational irony in Karon's book. Why would she have included this? What does it add to the overall effect of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Karon uses a narrative point of view throughout her entire book. Why do you think she chose to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

Essay Topic 3

The church plays a central role in Karon's book, providing a foundation for characters' world views. What do you think having a Christian church as the backdrop adds to the reader's understanding of events and characters?

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