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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 is the grandson who spends a lot of time with Athey?

2. In 1986, Jayber wonders how many people have purchased shares in _______________.

3. Who is Athey's wife?

4. Into what type of building does Jayber move?

5. With what does Jayber struggle in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jayber adjust to the changing world in the 1960s?

2. Describe the dream Jayber has that includes many of his old friends.

3. What is the deep attraction that Jayber has for Mattie?

4. How does Jayber struggle by being married to Mattie in his heart only?

5. What is Jayber's life like once he moves to the river?

6. What lesson does the young Athey learn when his father puts him in charge of killing hogs one day?

7. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing regarding Jimmy?

8. What does Jayber realize as he begins to pray again?

9. How do Jayber and Athey become good friends?

10. What does Jayber come to realize about the community and the inevitable changes in life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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.

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