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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. Where do Father Tim, Cynthia and Pauline drive to get Jessie?

2. Who is a local antiques dealer?

3. Dooley's mother had a problem with _____________.

4. What song does Louella want played at Sunday's church service?

5. Who is Pauline's cousin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Lace accuse of stealing her hat and what does he say about it to Father Tim?

2. Who is Scott Murphy and what does Father Tim discuss with him about providing services for more people?

3. What does Father Tim find out about Pauline Barlowe's daughter, Jessie?

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

5. What are Father Tim's concerns about the mayoral race and in what way does he get involved?

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

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

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

9. What accident befalls Father Tim when he goes to the beauty salon?

10. Who is Miami Development Company and why does Father Tim get irritated with them as he shows them around Fernbank?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Father Tim and Mack Sprogue. Both men have influence over the town of Mitford but in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Father Tim seems to have many roles in his role as pastor. Name two roles he fills and gives examples of how he fulfills those roles and the people he impacts.

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