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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. Who is the girl who has a crush on Dooley?

2. Who is the girl living with the woman in #29?

3. What upsets Father Tim about the group in #52?

4. What does Father Tim want built at Lord's Chapel?

5. Who is not happy that Lace has taken up residenceW at the rectory?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Father Tim show compassion toward Harley?

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

4. What does Harley do in exchange for living in Father Tim's basement apartment?

5. Who is Buck Leeper and what will he be doing for the church?

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

7. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Winnie's entry into a contest to wind a cruise?

8. Who is Mack Stroupe?

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

10. How does Father Tim spend his birthday with his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Father Tim and Edith Mallory. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Father Tim do to block Edith's attempts at achieving more power in the town?

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