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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. Which Port William family is severely divided over the Civil War?
(a) Halls.
(b) Johnsons.
(c) Rowanberrys.
(d) Kellys.
2. What does Jayber feel for Cecelia and Troy?
(a) Anger.
(b) Distrust.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Spite.
3. What does Jayber learn about Troy?
(a) He is divorcing Mattie.
(b) He is moving out of state.
(c) He has a terminal illness.
(d) He has a lot of debt.
4. What does Jayber note about Port William now?
(a) It is always the same.
(b) It will continue to grow.
(c) Much of it is gone.
(d) It has a lot of crime.
5. What is Athey's physical condition?
(a) He has Diabetes.
(b) He has tuberculosis.
(c) He has been having strokes.
(d) He has lung cancer.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Jayber get upset with Troy at the dance?
2. Jayber feels that Cecelia Overhold and ________________ are the two loneliest people in town.
3. Which of the following does NOT describe Mattie?
4. What can be said about Mattie's character?
5. Jayber is convinced that Christ did not intend to __________________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Jayber struggle by being married to Mattie in his heart only?
2. What lesson does the young Athey learn when his father puts him in charge of killing hogs one day?
3. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing regarding Jimmy?
4. What is Jayber's life like once he moves to the river?
5. How do Jayber and Athey become good friends?
6. What allows Jayber to forgive Cecelia and Troy even though they are both people he does not like?
7. Describe the dream Jayber has that includes many of his old friends.
8. What has happened in the Keith family that makes Troy feel as if he is free from any further obligations?
9. What seems to occupy much of Jayber's thoughts as he ages?
10. Describe Jayber's move to the cabin and how he feels about such a transition.
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