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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 and ____________ are with Athey when he dies.

2. Who is Mattie's only surviving child?

3. Jayber questions why _______________ always succeeds.

4. Who is Athey's wife?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Athey and Della's property after their deaths?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mattie's daughter killed?

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

3. How does Jayber perceive that Troy is not worthy of being married to Mattie?

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

5. Where do Jayber and Mattie meet occasionally and what is the nature of their meetings?

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

7. Describe Jayber's move to the cabin and how he feels about such a transition.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Berry choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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