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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. Ray Overhold's climbs a tree to avoid being caught by his wife, _____________.

2. Why are so many people at the capital building?

3. What food does Jayber recall Dark Tom's dog eating?

4. What is Cecelia Overhold's gripe with Port William?

5. What does Jayber dislike about the boy in #73?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Jayber's perceptions of the war?

2. What is the premise of the book?

3. How does J come to purchase the barber shop in Port William?

4. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Jayber's interest in Mattie Keith?

5. What spiritual moments about the past and present does Jayber experience in church?

6. Why is J torn between the ministry and a secular life?

7. How does little Jonas get the nickname "J?"

8. What is Jayber's obsession with Mattie?

9. Why is J both vulnerable and comfortable when he meets with Burley and Mat?

10. What is the philosophy of the orphanage and how does it impact Jayber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Jayber's life. Will he still be alive? Who will be present in his life? Where will he be living? What will his thoughts about the world and religion be by this time? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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