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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. Ray Overhold's climbs a tree to avoid being caught by his wife, _____________.

2. With What does Jayber struggle regarding the church?

3. Whose hair is hardest to cut according to Jayber?

4. After Roy dies, Jayber realizes that Cecelia had always seen Roy as ________________.

5. What is Stanley Gibbs' job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jayber's tone as he, now an old man, recalls his life?

2. Who are some of the friends and neighbors little Jonas calls aunt and uncle while living with Othy and Cordie?

3. How does J come to purchase the barber shop in Port William?

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

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

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

9. How does Jayber first encounter Mattie Keith?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

JAYBER CROW: A NOVEL is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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

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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