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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. Whose fingerprints does Rodney find on the candy wrapper?

2. Where does Tim end up after fainting?

3. Why isn't the bishop happy with Tim?

4. Who does Tim give his life to at the end of the book?

5. What is Tim's diagnosis after his trip to the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reunion between Tim and Barnabas.

2. Which is your favorite character in this book? Which is your least favorite character in this book? Why?

3. Why does Dooley get into a food fight? Why isn't Tim more upset about it?

4. Who is Sadie's long-lost relative? How do readers find out about this?

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

6. Describe the character of Homeless Hobbes.

7. Ron Malcolm takes off his shoes and gives them to George Gaynor. Why does he do this? What does this represent?

8. How does Barnabas go missing?

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

10. What is strange about Tim's visit to the church one evening when he is all alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe an ethical dilemma Karon presents in her book. What are the circumstances of this dilemma? How is it ultimately resolved? Would you have resolved it differently?

Essay Topic 2

The title of Karon's work, "At Home in Mitford," seems straightforward yet indicates a particular significance about a place. In your opinion, why did Karon choose this particular title for her work? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

Essay Topic 3

Karon uses a narrative point of view throughout her entire book. Why do you think she chose to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

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