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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 does Dooley have a summer job lined up?

2. Who is the current mayor of Mitford?

3. How old was Jessie when Dooley last saw her?

4. What is Meadowgate?

5. How long does Father Tim want to think over the offer on Fernbank?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Father Tim show compassion toward Harley?

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

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

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

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

7. Other than their low bid, why does Father Tim not want Miami Development Company to buy Fernbank?

8. Who does Father Tim allow to cut his hair and who has to fix it?

9. Who is Dooley?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Winnie. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Winnie?

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

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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