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

2. In what town does Jayber live with his aunt and uncle?
(a) Milford.
(b) Squires Landing.
(c) Lexington.
(d) Corbin.

3. Who gives Jayber a ride as he walks toward the city in #42?
(a) Joe Tuttle.
(b) Johnson Hall.
(c) Ezra Worthington.
(d) Sam Hanks.

4. What is the name of the orphanage where Jayber lived?
(a) Saint Mary's.
(b) Holy Family.
(c) Little Lambs.
(d) Good Shepherd.

5. How old is Jayber when Aunt Cordie dies?
(a) 19.
(b) 27.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What river is Jayber intent on seeing after he leaves Lexington?

3. How long does Jayber keep the shop open?

4. Which of the following is NOT an interest of Jayber's at the orphanage school?

5. Who is Brother Whitespade?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jayber first encounter Mattie Keith?

2. How does J encounter Burley Coulter and what does Burley encourage J to do?

3. What are Jayber's perceptions of the war?

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

5. What symbols does the author use to portray little Jayber's shattered life?

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

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

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

9. What does J encounter when he leaves Lexington bound for home?

10. What role does gardening fill in Jayber's life?

(see the answer keys)

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