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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. Who wins the mayoral election?

2. Who does Father Tim show around Cynthia's house?

3. What does Father Tim think about telling Dooley but then changes his mind?

4. How long has Father Tim lived in the rectory?

5. Who is the friend of Miss Sadie's who is dying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Esther Bolick's accident wreak havoc on the food committee of the Bane and Blessing event?

2. Why does Buck Leeper decide to leave town suddenly?

3. Why might Father Tim be forced to move from the rectory prior to his retirement?

4. What request does Thomas Kendall have for Father Tim regarding Winnie?

5. Who has agreed to teach Dooley to drive?

6. What does Father Tim advise Winnie to do regarding the sale of her business?

7. What does Father Tim learn about the ownership of H. Tide and Miami Development Company?

8. Why is Father Tim conflicted over Edith backing Mack's mayoral campaign?

9. Who is Thomas Kendall and how did Winnie meet him?

10. Why is Winnie conflicted about selling her business and moving to Tennessee?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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