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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the director describe the life of a priest?
(a) as being free from all temptation
(b) as having authority and power without material cares
(c) as being a way to become rich
(d) as one of constant meditation and prayer

2. What suddenly awakens in Stephen as he revels in nature along the breakwater?
(a) a better understanding of his family
(b) a longing for security
(c) a new found creativity
(d) a desire to return to the church

3. How old is Stephen when he goes to confess his terrible sin?
(a) only 16
(b) just 14
(c) about 19
(d) already 21

4. How does the priest react to Stephen's confession?
(a) suspicious that the boy is exaggerating
(b) in shock and disgust
(c) with kind words and exhortation
(d) refusing to give absolution

5. How does Stephen feel about the Virgin?
(a) She can order her Son to do her will.
(b) As a mother, she overlooks the sins of her children.
(c) She has chosen him to be her white knight.
(d) Mary does not humiliate the sinner who approaches her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alone in his room, what does Stephen see when he closes his eyes?

2. How could Stephen's thoughts after leaving the director's office be described in one word?

3. After the confession, how does Stephen feel?

4. How does Stephen see his acts of devotion to God?

5. What goes through Stephen's head as he enters the confessional?

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