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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. Where suggestion does Father Tim make for Puny?

2. What does Father Tim do in support of Winnie?

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

4. What does Father Tim buy Cynthia for her birthday?

5. Who demands a recount of the mayoral election votes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Andrew's plans for Fernbank?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who has agreed to teach Dooley to drive?

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 several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Father Tim seems to have many roles in his role as pastor. Name two roles he fills and gives examples of how he fulfills those roles and the people he impacts.

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