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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jayber is convinced that Christ did not intend to __________________________.
(a) Found organized religion.
(b) Die at such a young age.
(c) Live very long.
(d) Scare people.

2. What physical flaw does Jayber have to remind himself of Cecelia's hatred toward him?
(a) A scar on his cheek.
(b) A missing finger.
(c) A chipped tooth.
(d) A limp.

3. Why does Mattie ask Jayber to come to Athey's house?
(a) To keep Athey company.
(b) To fix the furnace.
(c) To shave Athey.
(d) To pray with Athey.

4. What injury prompts Athey Keith to leave the farm?
(a) His spine is injured.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He breaks his leg.
(d) His pelvis is crushed.

5. Jayber feels that he is married to Mattie ___________________.
(a) In a former life.
(b) In his heart only.
(c) In his wildest dreams.
(d) If she will have him.

6. What does Jayber feel for Mattie?
(a) Mild attraction.
(b) Carnal lust.
(c) Repulsion.
(d) Pure love.

7. For what reason is Jimmy in jail?
(a) Possession of a weapon.
(b) Speeding.
(c) Theft.
(d) Drunken driving.

8. Into what type of building does Jayber move?
(a) Bungalow.
(b) Ranch.
(c) Cabin.
(d) Townhouse.

9. Who is the black woman who raised Athey Keith?
(a) Marie.
(b) May.
(c) Maddie.
(d) Molly.

10. Who calls to Jayber in a dream?
(a) Athey.
(b) Mattie.
(c) Clydie.
(d) Aunt Cordie.

11. What is an ever-present threat to Jayber?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Flood.
(c) Tornado.
(d) Fire.

12. What habit does Jayber begin again?
(a) Praying.
(b) Biting his nails.
(c) Stuttering.
(d) Smoking.

13. Jayber thinks that people today are too _____________.
(a) Funny.
(b) Frugal.
(c) Restless.
(d) Disrespectful.

14. What does a drunk in the barber shop do that prompts Athey to react angrily?
(a) Makes an inappropriate comment about Mattie.
(b) Is disrespectful to Jayber.
(c) Makes a racial slur.
(d) Tries to cheat Jayber.

15. What does Jayber learn about Troy?
(a) He has a terminal illness.
(b) He is divorcing Mattie.
(c) He is moving out of state.
(d) He has a lot of debt.

Short Answer Questions

1. For which of the following does Jayber NOT pray?

2. Jayber states that war and the economy are _________________.

3. What silent commitment does Jayber make to Mattie?

4. Who cuts Jayber's hair after he moves?

5. What breed of dogs does Jayber get?

(see the answer keys)

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