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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cynthia agree to do during Tim's trip?
(a) Lead the parishioners.
(b) Write in her journal.
(c) Wait.
(d) Paint.

2. Where do Tim and Cynthia have a picnic?
(a) On the beach.
(b) At the church.
(c) In Cynthia's yard.
(d) Baxter Park.

3. Who takes Tim to the airport?
(a) Emma.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Andrew.
(d) George.

4. What happened to the Episcopal Church?
(a) It was abandoned.
(b) It burned.
(c) It flourished and grew.
(d) It was turned into retail space.

5. Who does Andrew Gregory go on a business trip with?
(a) Marcie Guthrie.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) No one.
(d) His business partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has won Puny's heart?

2. What does Tim see on Cynthia's roof?

3. Who does Andrew Gregory allow to care for the antique shop?

4. Which bell is the only one that remains at the church?

5. Why is Tim afraid of going steady with Cynthia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tim amazed by Sadie's love story?

2. Explain the symbolic meaning of the death bell at the church.

3. What do we know about Andrew Gregory?

4. When the townspeople commented on Tim's sickly look, what do you think Karon wanted her readers to think about Tim's health?

5. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

6. How are readers introduced to George Gaynor?

7. Hobbes is homeless, yet decides to give his reward money to the poor, who live in the woods. How do you explain his attitude?

8. Do you think it is a good thing that Dooley goes to Meadowgate for summer vacation? Why or why not?

9. How does the loss of Barnabas bring Dooley and Tim closer together?

10. How does Tim end up in the hospital?

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