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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. Why does Joe feel he is being blamed for the Rector’s death in Chapter 4?

2. What does Uncle Bobby put on Joe’s bedside table and tell him to keep an eye on it in Chapter 1?

3. Why does Bob Rooney take on most of the responsibilities at his parish?

4. Who wrote the novel Wheat that Springeth Green?

5. What was the new pastor talking about when young Joe asked his father what she wants in church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brad call Joe asking if he will have his parishioners pray for in Chapter 9?

2. What does Joe’s dad tell the party goers that Joe asked him while listening to the priest discuss the Dollar-A-Sunday club at church?

3. What does Joe give to Father Stock in hopes he will decide against the special collection?

4. What happens when Joe contracts and STD at the end of Chapter 3?

5. Who is Jim Gurrier, introduced in Chapter 8?

6. Why does Joe come to believe Father Slaag is a true saint In Chapter 6?

7. Who is Dora, introduced in Chapter 3?

8. How does Joe behave at the retreat in Chapter 4?

9. What is Joe’s impression of the new curate when he arrives in Chapter 11?

10. What good news does Joe receive in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Joe’s relationship with Bill. Use examples from the text to show how Joe’s relationship with Bill develops Joe’s character and the overall themes of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the significance of the hair shirt in Wheat that Springeth Green. What does it symbolize in regards to Joe’s spiritual journey?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the significance of Joe’s childhood experience. Consider Joe’s father and Uncle Bobby’s business in particular. What impact does this experience have on Joe’s growth?

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