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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 makes an offer on Father Tim's house?

2. Who is the friend of Miss Sadie's who is dying?

3. What is the name of Father Tim's dog?

4. Who is Thomas Kendall?

5. How does Dooley crash his truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Esther Bolick's accident wreak havoc on the food committee of the Bane and Blessing event?

2. What surprise does Andrew have when he returns from Europe?

3. Why is Father Tim conflicted over Edith backing Mack's mayoral campaign?

4. What might be a help for Father Tim regarding the purchase of the rectory by H. Tide?

5. Who does Father Tim suspect of being behind Mack Stroupe's mayoral campaign?

6. Why might Father Tim be forced to move from the rectory prior to his retirement?

7. What is the welcome news that Father Tim receives during the signing of the contracts for the Fernbank sale?

8. How does Father Tim realize that Pauline is drunk and what does he do in the situation?

9. What advice does Father Tim have for Buck regarding his drinking and what is Buck's response?

10. What good news does Father Tim receive regarding Joe, Winnie's brother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jan Karon is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Does Karon end the story on a note of hope for Father Tim or the continuance of his struggles to minister to a community of different people and all their problems? Gve your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Father Tim's life. Will Harley and Lace still be present in his life? What is Dooley's life like? What role does Buck play in Father Tim's life? Explain.

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