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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Driving past a billboard prompts Father Tim to wonder about what?
(a) A time before billboards dotted the landscape.
(b) Mack Stroupe's motivations for running for mayor.
(c) If the church should advertise in some way.
(d) How much a billboard costs.

2. Who is Father Tim's barber?
(a) Sam.
(b) Joe.
(c) Jack.
(d) Eddie.

3. Who is the current mayor of Mitford?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Esther.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Erskine.

4. Father gets a call from ______________ regarding a young girl.
(a) Annette Hall.
(b) Tess Ogilvy.
(c) Marjorie Hines.
(d) Olivia Harper.

5. Who is one of the children Pauline Barlowe gave away at one time?
(a) Julie.
(b) Jessie.
(c) Sara.
(d) Amy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Father Tim feel compelled to sell Fernbank?

2. Why is Father Tim disappointed with his congregation?

3. What do the people in #52 have plans to do with Fernbank?

4. What is the name of the party that Father Tim's wife throws every year?

5. Who is Father Tim's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Harley Welch and how does Father Tim try to help him?

2. Who is Andrew and how does the author use foreshadowing regarding his purchase of almost all the furniture at Fernbank?

3. What is the premise of OUT TO CANAAN?

4. What are Dooley's summer plans and what happens to thwart them?

5. What medical condition does Pauline's cousin, Rhody, have and what assistance does Father Tim provide?

6. What good deed does Father Tim do for Pauline instead of taking some time off with Cynthia?

7. How is Miami Development's bid on Fernbank different from the asking price and how does Father Tim respond?

8. How does Father Tim show compassion toward Harley?

9. What job does Father Tim hear about that would be perfect for Pauline?

10. How is Father Tim conflicted over the decision to sell Fernbank to Miami Development?

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