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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. Why does Jayber get upset with Troy at the dance?

2. What does Della tell Jayber about Athey after Athey dies?

3. For what reason is Jimmy in jail?

4. How does Cecelia interact with Jayber?

5. Jayber finds it pleasurable to __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mattie's daughter killed?

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

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

4. What are the sad circumstances that allow Jayber to spend more time with Mattie?

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

6. What allows Jayber to forgive Cecelia and Troy even though they are both people he does not like?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Jayber's life. Will he still be alive? Who will be present in his life? Where will he be living? What will his thoughts about the world and religion be by this time? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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