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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. How does Father Tim feel about the deal made with Miami Development regarding Fernbank?

2. Where suggestion does Father Tim make for Puny?

3. What does Father Tim think about telling Dooley but then changes his mind?

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

5. What happens to Esther Bolick prior to the Bane and Blessing event?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who has agreed to teach Dooley to drive?

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

3. Why does Buck return to town to ask Father Tim's advice?

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

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

6. Why is there no clear winner in the mayoral race and how does the town address the situation?

7. What does Bishop Cullen advise Father Tim to do regarding what Father Tim knows about Mack's campaign?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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