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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 wonders if Tim is angry with her at the end of Chapter 16?

2. What does the bishop tell Tim he must do for two months?

3. What do the police find in the church?

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

5. Who takes Olivia to the hospital when she is ill?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the character of Homeless Hobbes.

5. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

6. Why do you think Tim is ignoring the doctor's directions to eat well and exercise?

7. Describe the scene in the hospital after Joe is shot.

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

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

10. Describe the calling of Absalom Greer.

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

How would you describe the development of the relationship between Father Tim and Cynthia? Why do you think Tim decides to take such a long time deciding whether to be in a relationship with Cynthia? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

How does Karon exhibit the concept of loneliness in her book? Which characters do you think are the most lonely? Is this loneliness resolved at any point? How?

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