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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 Jayber and Mattie's meetings?

2. Jayber questions why _______________ always succeeds.

3. Jayber cannot understand why _____________________.

4. Jayber and ____________ are with Athey when he dies.

5. Jayber thinks that people today are too _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the defining moment when Jayber commits himself silently to Mattie?

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

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

9. How do Jayber and Athey become good friends?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Jayber's sense of spirituality as opposed to a belief in formal religion. Why is organized religion counter to Jayber's beliefs? Why is spirituality more akin to Jayber's sensibilities?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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