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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. On what topic does Dooley know more than Father Tim?

2. What happens to Father Tim's dog?

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

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

5. How does the Election Board determine the winner of the mayoral race?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What good news does Father Tim receive regarding Joe, Winnie's brother?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

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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