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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 had Sadie fallen in love with long ago?

2. What does Tim receive as a birthday gift?

3. What season is arriving during Chapter 8?

4. How much does the appraiser say the painting is worth?

5. How is Dooley related to Russell Jacks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Olivia want to read the Bible to people at Mitford Hospital?

2. How are birth and death intertwined in Chapters 9-12?

3. What events in Chapters 9-12 lead readers to think more is going on than meets the eye?

4. Describe the relationship between Tim and Emma.

5. Compare and contrast the characters of Emma and Puny.

6. From an outsider's perspective, do you think Father Tim should feel lonely based on what you read in Chapters 1-4?

7. Tim says he gets a "simple joy" from being with Cynthia. What do you think this is like?

8. Describe the town of Mitford from what you know after reading Chapters 1-4.

9. What does Sadie find in her attic? Why is this significant?

10. Why is Uncle Billy worried? How does Tim help alleviate this worry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe an instance of situational irony in Karon's book. Why would she have included this? What does it add to the overall effect of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think is the main theme of Karon's novel? Identify at least three events in "At Home in Mitford" that communicate this theme.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the concept of a tragic hero (or heroine). Describe one character in Karon's book that you think can be described as a tragic hero, and explain what makes this person fit the description. Why did Karon decide to include this particular character in her book? What does he or she represent?

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