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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 is the nature of the relationship between Troy and Jimmy?

2. Who is Mattie's only surviving child?

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

4. What kind of pastry do Burley Coulter and Big Ellis bake?

5. What silent commitment does Jayber make to Mattie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the author show that both Jayber and Athey are capable of having compassion even for people they do not like?

4. How is Mattie's daughter killed?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Jayber consider to be the biggest difference between Troy and Mattie?

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

Describe the role of the atypical family in JAYBER CROW: A NOVEL. What does it mean that Jayber has taken on the town of Port William as his family? How does this unusual family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family mentality to most Southern families living during this time period?

Essay Topic 2

Berry is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment and cite an example to support your answers.

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