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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Jayber's aunt and uncle's neighbor who spends a lot of time at the store but doesn't buy anything?
(a) Peter.
(b) Put.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Paul.

2. Jayber feels that most people go to church mostly for _________________.
(a) Status.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Fear.
(d) Duty.

3. With What does Jayber struggle regarding the church?
(a) Its financial practices.
(b) Its doctrines.
(c) Its council
(d) Its lack of compassion.

4. What type of business do Mattie's parents own?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A medical clinic.
(c) A farm.
(d) A service station.

5. What food does Jayber recall Dark Tom's dog eating?
(a) Popsicle.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Ding-Dongs.
(d) Cheeseburger.

6. What is Jayber's nickname until the age of ten?
(a) J.
(b) J-man.
(c) Jay-Jay.
(d) Jaybird.

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

8. What was Jayber's father's job?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Minister.
(d) Newspaper editor.

9. After Roy dies, Jayber realizes that Cecelia had always seen Roy as ________________.
(a) Her hero.
(b) Her enemy.
(c) Her child.
(d) Her burden.

10. Who is the uncle who takes Jayber when his parents die?
(a) Uncle Otis.
(b) Uncle Orrie.
(c) Uncle Owen.
(d) Uncle Othy.

11. Why does Jayber get special privileges at the orphanage?
(a) His willingness to help others.
(b) His interest in the ministry.
(c) His athletic prowess.
(d) His excellent grades.

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

13. Ray Overhold's climbs a tree to avoid being caught by his wife, _____________.
(a) Cecelia.
(b) Sara.
(c) Madge.
(d) Aggie.

14. Why can Jayber not register as a conscientious objector?
(a) He is a convicted felon.
(b) He is too old to go into the military.
(c) He needs to stand with the other men of Port William.
(d) He does not have any real objections to war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jayber keep his money?

2. At what age does Jayber register for the draft?

3. Who is the woman with whom Jayber has a relationship?

4. How old is Jayber when Aunt Cordie dies?

5. What does Jayber find most striking about Mattie Keith?

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