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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. For what office is the character in #9 running?

2. What favor does Winnie ask of Father Tim?

3. What make of car does Father Tim have?

4. Why is Father Tim disappointed with his congregation?

5. Who owns the Sweet Stuff Bakery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dooley?

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

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

4. What foreshadowing does the author use regarding Winnie's dream of a dark-haired man?

5. Why is Buck Leeper's return to Mitford not necessarily a good thing?

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

7. Why does Winnie Ivy say she wants to sell her bakery and move out of town?

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

9. What is the scope of Father Tim's life in Mitford?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

OUT TO CANAAN is a classic story of justice and redemption. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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