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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. What does the bishop advise Father Tim to do about the information Father Tim has regarding Mack's campaign?

2. What news does Father Tim hear about his barber?

3. Who does Father Tim find himself thinking about as Cynthia plans their Christmas morning?

4. By how many votes did the person in #162 win the election?

5. Who takes credit for the sale of Fernbank?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who has agreed to teach Dooley to drive?

2. How did Andrew meet his new bride?

3. Who is Thomas Kendall and how did Winnie meet him?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Father Tim. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Father Tim?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Father Tim and Edith Mallory. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Father Tim do to block Edith's attempts at achieving more power in the town?

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