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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. Who cuts Jayber's hair?

2. In what town does Jayber live with his aunt and uncle?

3. What does Troy plant in excess?

4. What does Jayber's shop become for the town?

5. What food does Jayber recall Dark Tom's dog eating?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jayber first encounter Mattie Keith?

2. What is the Grandstand and what role does it serve for the men in the community?

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

4. Why does Jayber not serve in the army during the war?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does J encounter when he leaves Lexington bound for home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The search for love is an important theme in JAYBER CROW: A NOVEL. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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