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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which war did Gladdie Finn lose her son?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War I.

2. What event does Jayber recall that causes grief and angst among the people of Port William?
(a) The attack on Pearl Harbor.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) Japanese internment camps.
(d) The stock market crash of 1929.

3. What can be said about Mattie's character?
(a) She is deceitful.
(b) She is cunning.
(c) She is honest.
(d) She is aggressive.

4. To what city does Jayber head after leaving college?
(a) Danville.
(b) Louisville.
(c) Cincinnati.
(d) Lexington.

5. In 1986, Jayber wonders how many people have purchased shares in _______________.
(a) Death.
(b) IBM.
(c) Electronics.
(d) Soybeans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bank board member who sells the barber shop to Jayber?

2. What does Jayber feel for Cecelia and Troy?

3. Who is Brother Whitespade?

4. Who is Mattie Keith's boyfriend?

5. With what element of nature is Jayber especially fascinated?

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