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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Cecelia Overhold's sister live?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Michigan.

2. Who is the aunt who takes Jayber when his parents die?
(a) Aunt Mattie.
(b) Aunt Delia.
(c) Aunt Jean.
(d) Aunt Cordie.

3. In what town does Jayber live with his aunt and uncle?
(a) Squires Landing.
(b) Lexington.
(c) Corbin.
(d) Milford.

4. Where does Jayber keep his money?
(a) The hem of his coat.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A big wallet.
(d) An old postal bag.

5. The orphanage's belief is that order comes from _______________.
(a) Life experiences.
(b) Humor.
(c) Education.
(d) The soul.

6. What does Jayber feel when he returns to Port William?
(a) He is frightened of the changes.
(b) He won't be staying long.
(c) He never missed this place.
(d) He is home.

7. What is the name of the town where Jayber lives?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) Potsdam.
(c) Portland.
(d) Port William.

8. As an old man, Jayber thinks that life is very little time and mostly __________________.
(a) Troubles.
(b) Heartache.
(c) Memories.
(d) Work.

9. Which Port William resident has a dream about his son in the war?
(a) Mat Feltner.
(b) Sam Jackson.
(c) Burley Coulter.
(d) Athey Keith.

10. In what state does Jayber live?
(a) Florida.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Vermont.

11. How is Jayber perceived at the orphanage?
(a) A troublemaker.
(b) An athlete.
(c) An observer.
(d) An artist.

12. What is Jayber's given name?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Jerold.
(c) Joseph.
(d) James.

13. Jayber recalls hearing about what dramatic weather in 1918?
(a) Tornado.
(b) Ice storm.
(c) Tsunami.
(d) Dust storm.

14. What is Jayber's favorite duty in the church?
(a) Polishing the pews.
(b) Washing the stained glass windows.
(c) Straightening the hymnals.
(d) Ringing the bell.

15. Jayber rationalizes that _____________ does not change God's mind.
(a) Wishful thinking.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Irreverence.
(d) Hoping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit does the person in #99 have after he has been drinking?

2. Why does Jayber enjoy cutting the hair of the older men?

3. What is the atmosphere at the orphanage?

4. Where does Jayber head in January of 1937?

5. Where does Jayber meet the woman in #101?

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