Out to Canaan Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Jan Karon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Out to Canaan Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Jan Karon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 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. The sale of Miss Sadie's home will benefit which organization?

2. What business does Winnie Ivy own?

3. Where does Dooley have a summer job lined up?

4. What is Mack Stroupe hosting as part of his mayoral campaign?

5. What piece of furniture does Father Tim's wife want him to move?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Father Tim conflicted over the decision to sell Fernbank to Miami Development?

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

3. Who is Scott Murphy and what does Father Tim discuss with him about providing services for more people?

4. Who is Dooley?

5. How does Father Tim show compassion toward Harley?

6. Why does Winnie Ivy say she wants to sell her bakery and move out of town?

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

8. What does Father Tim find out about Pauline Barlowe's daughter, Jessie?

9. Who does Lace accuse of stealing her hat and what does he say about it to Father Tim?

10. How does Father Tim spend his birthday with his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jan Karon is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of the atypical family in OUT TO CANAAN. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family unit to most Southern families living during this time period?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Father Tim and Mack Sprogue. Both men have influence over the town of Mitford but 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?

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