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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 is the name of Father Tim's dog?

2. What is Dooley helping Lace to do?

3. What is Winnie's position about her business?

4. What subject is Harley helping Lace to study?

5. Who is Thomas Kendall?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What surprise does Andrew have when he returns from Europe?

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

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

5. How did Andrew meet his new bride?

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

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

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

9. Why is Father Tim doubly relieved when Andrew buys Fernbank?

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

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

Does Karon end the story on a note of hope for Father Tim or the continuance of his struggles to minister to a community of different people and all their problems? Gve your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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