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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. Who is Father Tim's barber?

2. What type of business did Andrew's wife own in her native country?

3. What personal challenge does Father Tim now face?

4. How long has Father Tim lived in the rectory?

5. Winnie has signed a contract with which company regarding the sale of her bakery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who does Father Tim suspect of being behind Mack Stroupe's mayoral campaign?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a character study of Father Harley. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Father Harley?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Father Tim and Mack Sprogue. Both men have influence over the town of Mitford but in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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