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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 feels that most people go to church mostly for _________________.

2. In what year was Jayber born?

3. Jayber says he would recognize Squires Landing by ___________________.

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

5. Who is the aunt who takes Jayber when his parents die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Clydie and what is Jayber's relationship with her?

2. Describe what life is like for J during his school years.

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

4. How does Jayber first encounter Mattie Keith?

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

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

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

8. What is Cecelia's opinion of her husband, Roy, and why does she consider Jayber to be her enemy?

9. What spiritual moments about the past and present does Jayber experience in church?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment and cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jayber and Troy. Both men had and have influence over Mattie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

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