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

2. Why is Jayber's barber shop cited by a government inspector?
(a) It does not have a handicapped ramp.
(b) It does not have a hand sanitizer.
(c) It does not have paper towels.
(d) It has no running water.

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

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

5. What is the nature of Jayber and Mattie's meetings?
(a) Flirtatious.
(b) Passionate.
(c) Businesslike.
(d) Platonic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Athey and Della's property after their deaths?

3. What is Mattie doing when Jayber sees her in the cemetery?

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

5. What does Jayber feel for Mattie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened in the Keith family that makes Troy feel as if he is free from any further obligations?

2. What is the deep attraction that Jayber has for Mattie?

3. Describe Jayber's move to the cabin and how he feels about such a transition.

4. What does Jayber consider to be the biggest difference between Troy and Mattie?

5. What does Jayber realize as he begins to pray again?

6. What is Jayber's life like once he moves to the river?

7. How does Jayber struggle by being married to Mattie in his heart only?

8. How does the author show that both Jayber and Athey are capable of having compassion even for people they do not like?

9. What are the forces that prompt Jayber to move to the river?

10. Describe the dream Jayber has that includes many of his old friends.

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