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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the grandson who spends a lot of time with Athey?
(a) Benny.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Alex.
(d) Chad.

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

4. What is the nature of the relationship between Troy and Jimmy?
(a) Contentious.
(b) Warm.
(c) Contented.
(d) Abusive.

5. Jayber questions why _______________ always succeeds.
(a) Compassion.
(b) Love.
(c) Hate.
(d) Envy.

6. What is the relationship between Jayber and Cecelia Overhold?
(a) Tolerable.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Contentious.
(d) Loving.

7. Jayber has fantasies of __________________.
(a) Becoming an airline pilot.
(b) Running away with Mattie.
(c) Running for President.
(d) Being a bullfighter.

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

9. Jayber feels that Cecelia Overhold and ________________ are the two loneliest people in town.
(a) Jayber Crow.
(b) Troy Chatham.
(c) Burley Coulter.
(d) Maggie Chatham.

10. What hope does Cecelia have for newcomers to town?
(a) That they are superior like she is.
(b) That they have children.
(c) That they are church-goers.
(d) That they will stay for many years.

11. How much rent does Jayber pay at his new home?
(a) $750.
(b) $350.
(c) Nothing.
(d) $1250.

12. Where is Jayber's current home located?
(a) Suburb.
(b) Near the interstate.
(c) Near the river.
(d) Downtown.

13. Troy mortgages Mattie's farm and turns it into a/an ____________________.
(a) Amusement park.
(b) Indoor pig farm.
(c) Living museum.
(d) Health spa.

14. By the 1960s, Jayber feels that the world has become ___________________.
(a) Ceceliafied.
(b) Fascinating.
(c) Greedy.
(d) Destructive.

15. How does Jayber recall Athey Keith as being?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Deceitful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Port William family is severely divided over the Civil War?

2. What does Della tell Jayber about Athey after Athey dies?

3. Who does Jayber take to a Christmas dance at a roadhouse?

4. Jayber observes Mattie playing with the children at ________________.

5. What does Jayber take with him when he moves?

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