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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 does Troy plant in excess?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Corn.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Soybeans.

2. How long does Jayber keep the shop open?
(a) He is open as long as people are there.
(b) It varies from week to week.
(c) He closes at 8 p.m.
(d) He closes at 6 p.m.

3. Where does Jayber keep his money?
(a) A bank account.
(b) The lining of his jacket.
(c) In a coffee can.
(d) In his mattress.

4. What is one of Roy's failures according to Cecelia?
(a) He is going bald.
(b) He doesn't make much money.
(c) He doesn't have many social skills.
(d) He doesn't attend church.

5. How much money does the man in #43 give to Jayber?
(a) $5.
(b) $50.
(c) $20.
(d) $100.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Roy dies, Jayber realizes that Cecelia had always seen Roy as ________________.

2. The orphanage's belief is that order comes from _______________.

3. Who is Dr. Ardmire?

4. Jayber says he would recognize Squires Landing by ___________________.

5. What is Cecelia Overhold's gripe with Port William?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is J both vulnerable and comfortable when he meets with Burley and Mat?

2. Who does Jonas live with after his parents die?

3. What is Cecelia Overhold's opinion of Port William?

4. What does Jayber do after he has made the decision to leave college?

5. How does J come to purchase the barber shop in Port William?

6. Describe what life is like for J during his school years.

7. What is the philosophy of the orphanage and how does it impact Jayber?

8. What is the symbolism of the river in Jayber's life?

9. What is the environment of Port William like and how does J (who is not called Jayber) fit in?

10. Who is Clydie and what is Jayber's relationship with her?

(see the answer keys)

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