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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 company is interested in the rectory?

2. Who is Father Tim's barber?

3. What personal challenge does Father Tim now face?

4. What is the result of the mayoral vote recount?

5. Who does Father Tim suspect of being the mysterious benefactor behind Mack Stroupe's campaign?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Father Tim conflicted over Edith backing Mack's mayoral campaign?

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

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

5. What does Father Tim learn about the ownership of H. Tide and Miami Development Company?

6. How did Andrew meet his new bride?

7. Why does Father Tim feel compelled to check out Edith's connection to Mack's campaign?

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

9. What surprise does Andrew have when he returns from Europe?

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

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 overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Karon choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the atypical family in OUT TO CANAAN. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family unit to most Southern families living during this time period?

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