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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 calls at the last minute to offer to buy Fernbank at the original asking price?

2. What does Father Tim order at Sweet Stuff?

3. Where does Father Tim take Dooley to breakfast?

4. What color car had Father Tim seen once in the middle of the night and again while out jogging?

5. Winnie has signed a contract with which company regarding the sale of her bakery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Andrew's plans for Fernbank?

2. What is Father Tim's state of mind as the novel ends on Christmas Eve?

3. What is part of the agreement of the sale of Winnie's shop?

4. What car does Father Tim see while he is out jogging and why does it unnerve him?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Father Tim learn about the ownership of H. Tide and Miami Development Company?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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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