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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jayber sleep on his first night back in Port William?

2. What does Jayber feel when he returns to Port William?

3. To what town does Jayber go to get his hair cut?

4. As Jayber settles into his life, he develops a passion for ________________.

5. What habit does the person in #99 have after he has been drinking?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is J conflicted about the scholarship opportunity and his own personality?

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

5. How does little Jonas get the nickname "J?"

6. What is the internal impetus that drives J to return to his roots?

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

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

9. Why is J torn between the ministry and a secular life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Jayber's life. Will he still be alive? Who will be present in his life? Where will he be living? What will his thoughts about the world and religion be by this time? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Troy Chatham. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Troy?

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