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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 will Winnie do after the sale of her bakery?

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

3. What is Andrew's plan for Fernbank?

4. What does Father Tim wonder if he should make public about Mack?

5. What disease does Father Tim have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What request does Thomas Kendall have for Father Tim regarding Winnie?

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

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

10. How did Andrew meet his new bride?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

OUT TO CANAAN is a classic story of justice and redemption. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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

Jan Karon is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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