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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. Why did Pauline give her children away?

2. What does Father Tim learn about Winnie's business?

3. What is Miami Development's current position on Fernbank?

4. What is Esther's campaign slogan?

5. Why does Father Tim make a nice meal for his wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Mack Stroupe?

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

9. Who is Dooley?

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

Faith is an important theme in OUT TO CANAAN. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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

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?

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