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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening scene of the play, Father Flynn describes the sailor's dilemma as what?
(a) A nuisance.
(b) A crisis of faith.
(c) A loss of hope.
(d) A trivial matter.

2. What does Father Flynn say is on the other side of the glass from happy, untroubled people when he delivers the sermon in the opening scene?
(a) Your neighbor.
(b) You.
(c) Everyone else.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does Sister Aloysius say will have its consequence tomorrow?
(a) Every good deed.
(b) Sister James' good teaching.
(c) Father Flynn's sermon.
(d) Every easy choice.

4. According to Sister Aloysius, what is a form of laziness?
(a) Skipping church.
(b) Skipping class.
(c) Lack of ambition.
(d) Innocence.

5. When the isolated affected people in Father Flynn's opening sermon ask God for help, what is His reply?
(a) No.
(b) Anger.
(c) Yes.
(d) Silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to Sister Veronica?

2. In Scene 2, who is described as watchful, reserved, and unsentimental?

3. What happens after the sailor sets his course in the parable of the sailor?

4. What does Sister Aloysius think of the children's dance class?

5. In the parable of the sailor, what is the raft made of?

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