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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Last Word".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is this ceremony for his mother?
(a) Her first.
(b) A dream come true.
(c) A tradition in her family.
(d) A fearful one.

2. Joe junior is struck with what illness?
(a) Catarachs.
(b) Muscular dystrophy.
(c) Polio.
(d) Lupis.

3. Who symbolically unites the Elvis sexuality and the priestly celibacy?
(a) The Young nuns.
(b) Monsigneur Chess.
(c) The new Pope.
(d) The Air Force chaplains.

4. Who leaves the priesthood before James?
(a) Father Kelly.
(b) Patrick Hughes.
(c) Cardinal Spellman.
(d) Monsigneur Chess.

5. The Cardinal ritually anoints James' hands and wraps them in linen bands that are given to his mother. What power does this give James?
(a) Sacramental power to turn bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
(b) To give the sermon.
(c) To bless the congregation.
(d) To marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nixon is in office and plans to do what with the Vietnam War?

2. Despite years of religious training as an altar boy, catechism and religion classes, how is James regarding the Bible and theology?

3. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?

4. Why does Robert Kennedy send federal marshals instead of FBI agents to protect James Meredith at Ole Miss?

5. Senator Eugene McCarthy declares his candidacy for president on what platform?

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