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

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

3. Jayber feels that Troy is essentially _______________.
(a) Humble.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Evil.
(d) Pure.

4. Who calls to Jayber in a dream?
(a) Athey.
(b) Clydie.
(c) Mattie.
(d) Aunt Cordie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1986, Jayber wonders how many people have purchased shares in _______________.

2. Why does Mattie ask Jayber to come to Athey's house?

3. What does Jayber learn about Troy?

4. How does Cecelia interact with Jayber?

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

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. How do Jayber and Athey become good friends?

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

4. What seems to occupy much of Jayber's thoughts as he ages?

5. What does Jayber come to realize about the community and the inevitable changes in life?

6. How is Mattie's daughter killed?

7. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing regarding Jimmy?

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

9. What is the defining moment when Jayber commits himself silently to Mattie?

10. How does Jayber perceive that Troy is not worthy of being married to Mattie?

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