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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What employable skill does Jayber learn at the orphanage?
(a) Auto mechanics.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Barbering.
(d) Writing.

2. At what age does Jayber register for the draft?
(a) 28.
(b) 22.
(c) 19.
(d) 33.

3. Where does Jayber head in January of 1937?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Louisville.
(d) Chicago.

4. As Jayber settles into his life, he develops a passion for ________________.
(a) Gardening.
(b) Cigars.
(c) Old cars.
(d) Reading.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what town was Jayber born?

2. Who is Brother Whitespade?

3. Who cuts Jayber's hair?

4. How does Jayber get his gardening skills?

5. What does Jayber do sometimes when the church is empty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does J begin to doubt the literal truth of the Bible?

2. Why does Jayber not serve in the army during the war?

3. What is the Grandstand and what role does it serve for the men in the community?

4. Why does Jayber feel he has betrayed Athey when he talks to Troy about farming?

5. How does little Jonas get the nickname "J?"

6. How do Athey and Troy differ in their views on how a farm should be run?

7. Where is Jayber Crow's barber shop located and who are his patrons?

8. What is Cecelia's opinion of her husband, Roy, and why does she consider Jayber to be her enemy?

9. Why does Jayber buy a car?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Jayber's interest in Mattie Keith?

(see the answer keys)

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