Jayber Crow: A Novel Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Jayber Crow: A Novel Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. With what does Jayber struggle in his life?

2. Jayber questions why _______________ always succeeds.

3. Jayber thinks that people today are too _____________.

4. Where is Jayber's current home located?

5. To whom do Athey and Della will their farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Jayber and Mattie meet occasionally and what is the nature of their meetings?

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

3. What are the sad circumstances that allow Jayber to spend more time with Mattie?

4. How does Jayber adjust to the changing world in the 1960s?

5. What does Jayber realize as he begins to pray again?

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

7. How do Jayber and Athey become good friends?

8. Describe the dream Jayber has that includes many of his old friends.

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

10. How is Mattie's daughter killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Jayber and Cecelia Overhold. What are the main sources of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate? What does Jayber learn about the source of Cecelia's true anger? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

JAYBER CROW: A NOVEL is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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