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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 is Barnabas spotted after he is stolen?

2. To whom has Tim devoted his life to, up until this point?

3. Where did Willard and Sadie's father meet to talk?

4. How long will Olivia have to remain in the hospital?

5. Who calls Tim to tell him Olivia will be getting a heart transplant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barnabas go missing?

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

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

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

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

6. Hobbes is homeless, yet decides to give his reward money to the poor, who live in the woods. How do you explain his attitude?

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

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

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

10. Describe the events of the evening leading up to Cynthia's proposal that she and Tim go steady.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Choose two main characters, and describe the personal changes each character went through over the course of Karon's story. What caused these changes to occur?

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