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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. What can be said about Mattie's character?

2. Who is the black woman who raised Athey Keith?

3. Jayber states that war and the economy are _________________.

4. Jayber has fantasies of __________________.

5. Jayber observes Mattie playing with the children at ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing regarding Jimmy?

2. How does Jayber perceive that Troy is not worthy of being married to Mattie?

3. How does Jayber struggle by being married to Mattie in his heart only?

4. What are the forces that prompt Jayber to move to the river?

5. What has happened in the Keith family that makes Troy feel as if he is free from any further obligations?

6. What is the defining moment when Jayber commits himself silently to Mattie?

7. What does Jayber consider to be the biggest difference between Troy and Mattie?

8. How does the author show that both Jayber and Athey are capable of having compassion even for people they do not like?

9. What is the deep attraction that Jayber has for Mattie?

10. How do Jayber and Athey become good friends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast Jayber and Troy. Both men had and have influence over Mattie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Mattie Keith. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Mattie?

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