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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christy discovers that the only person in El Pano who travels routinely to the Cove is the what?
(a) Mailman.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Midwife.

2. What profession is the title character of the book in?
(a) Mail Delivery.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Tailoring.
(d) Preaching.

3. In what year did Christy teach?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1890.

4. What is the name of the doctor who influenced Christy to go to the mountains?
(a) Ferrand.
(b) Ferrell.
(c) Ferris.
(d) Fellows.

5. Mrs. Tatum feels that Christy is unprepared for what?
(a) Dealing with her supervisor.
(b) Harsh living conditions.
(c) Travelling to her new home.
(d) Teaching children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Spencer family pet?

2. Christy and Ruby Mae start back for the mission and who insists on walking back with them?

3. Christy uses Miss Alice's teachings to accept the tiring ramblings of who?

4. After doing what, Christy is reminded of old faces?

5. Christy falls from the mule into what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the phone comes to Cutter Gap, everyone is excited. Explain how this seems contradictory to the rest of the book so far.

2. What role does religion play in Christy's move to Cutter Gap?

3. Describe the effect that waking up and seeing the Great Smoky Mountains has on Christy.

4. Do you think that it was Christy's business to try to mend the rift between Ruby Mae's parents?

5. What is the Spencer cabin like?

6. Does Swannie O'Teale love her oldest son?

7. What is the relationship between love and learning and how does Christy discover it?

8. What is Mrs. Tatum's reaction to Christy's desire to go to Cutter Gap and teach and do you agree with it? Why or why not?

9. Why is Christy so discouraged about her work with the children after a month?

10. Are the mountain people mean and impersonal on purpose, in your opinion?

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