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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 did Willard make all of his money?

2. Who spots Barnabas after he is stolen?

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

4. What does Cynthia agree to do during Tim's trip?

5. Where is Tim when a man climbs down from the church attic?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?

3. How are readers introduced to George Gaynor?

4. Do you think it is a good thing that Dooley goes to Meadowgate for summer vacation? Why or why not?

5. Describe the character of Homeless Hobbes.

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

7. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

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

9. Prior to Tim going into the hospital, what specific stressors was he facing?

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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