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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 does Dooley say insulted Father Tim?
2. Where do Tim and his friend sit to discuss whether he is angry with her?
3. What does Tim eat in his kitchen right before fainting?
4. What does the bishop tell Tim he must do for two months?
5. What is Tim sure he can smell in the church when he is there alone at night?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Sadie's long-lost relative? How do readers find out about this?
2. How does Barnabas go missing?
3. Why is Tim amazed by Sadie's love story?
4. How does Tim feel as he leaves for his trip?
5. Describe the scene in the hospital after Joe is shot.
6. Explain the dynamics of Olivia and Hoppy's relationship in Chapters 13-16.
7. Describe the character of Homeless Hobbes.
8. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?
9. Which is your favorite character in this book? Which is your least favorite character in this book? Why?
10. What does the bishop tell Tim he should do near the end of the book? Why do you think he tells Tim this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 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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