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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 does Father Tim do in support of Winnie?

2. What personal challenge does Father Tim now face?

3. How much money did Father Tim inherit?

4. How many cakes does the food committee need to bake?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What good news does Father Tim receive regarding Joe, Winnie's brother?

2. What is the welcome news that Father Tim receives during the signing of the contracts for the Fernbank sale?

3. What might be a help for Father Tim regarding the purchase of the rectory by H. Tide?

4. What is Father Tim's state of mind as the novel ends on Christmas Eve?

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

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

7. How does Father Tim realize that Pauline is drunk and what does he do in the situation?

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

9. Why does Buck return to town to ask Father Tim's advice?

10. Why does Father Tim feel compelled to check out Edith's connection to Mack's campaign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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