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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 does Father Tim want Winnie to talk to the person in #157?

2. Who owns both Miami Development and H. Tide?

3. What kind of cake does the food committee have to bake?

4. What is the result of the mayoral vote recount?

5. What disease does Father Tim have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who takes control of the situation when Father Tim's dog, Barnabas, is hit by a car?

2. Why is Father Tim doubly relieved when Andrew buys Fernbank?

3. Why is Winnie conflicted about selling her business and moving to Tennessee?

4. What does Father Tim advise Winnie to do regarding the sale of her business?

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

6. Who has agreed to teach Dooley to drive?

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

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

9. Why does Buck Leeper decide to leave town suddenly?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Karon choose to use these places in the novel?

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