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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. What type of business do Mattie's parents own?

2. What does Jayber do sometimes when the church is empty?

3. To what city does Jayber head after leaving college?

4. Jayber recalls hearing about what dramatic weather in 1918?

5. What does Athey Keith call the large stand of timber on his property?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does J encounter Burley Coulter and what does Burley encourage J to do?

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

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

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

7. What symbols does the author use to portray little Jayber's shattered life?

8. What is the irony of Jayber's burying Stanley Gibbs?

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

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

Create a character study of Mattie Keith. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Mattie?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Jayber and Cecelia Overhold. What are the main sources of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate? What does Jayber learn about the source of Cecelia's true anger? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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