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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 do the people in #52 have plans to do with Fernbank?

2. Who is Pauline's cousin?

3. Father Tim is interested in creating a mission in what area?

4. Harley has a real aptitude for ______________.

5. Why is Bishop Stuart Cullen coming to Lord's Chapel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Harley Welch and how does Father Tim try to help him?

2. What is the premise of OUT TO CANAAN?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Winnie's entry into a contest to wind a cruise?

4. What is the scope of Father Tim's life in Mitford?

5. What does Harley do in exchange for living in Father Tim's basement apartment?

6. What are Dooley's summer plans and what happens to thwart them?

7. How is Miami Development's bid on Fernbank different from the asking price and how does Father Tim respond?

8. Who is Dooley?

9. What medical condition does Pauline's cousin, Rhody, have and what assistance does Father Tim provide?

10. How does Father Tim show compassion toward Harley?

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 Father Tim's life. Will Harley and Lace still be present in his life? What is Dooley's life like? What role does Buck play in Father Tim's life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Father Tim. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Father Tim?

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