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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. Jayber goes to work ________________.

2. How does the woman in #63 injure Jayber?

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

4. Who is Mattie Keith's boyfriend?

5. In which war did Gladdie Finn lose her son?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jayber do after he has made the decision to leave college?

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

4. Why does J begin to doubt the literal truth of the Bible?

5. Where is Jayber Crow's barber shop located and who are his patrons?

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

7. Who does Jonas live with after his parents die?

8. How do Athey and Troy differ in their views on how a farm should be run?

9. What does Jayber discover as he revisits the sites of his childhood?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the atypical family in JAYBER CROW: A NOVEL. What does it mean that Jayber has taken on the town of Port William as his family? How does this unusual family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family mentality to most Southern families living during this time period?

Essay Topic 2

Does Berry end the story on a note of hope for Jayber or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with flawed relationships and evolving trends and ways of life? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Berry choose to use these places in the novel?

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