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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the sermon delivered in Scene 1, for how long is the sailor at sea without a navigational aid?
(a) 20 days.
(b) 40 days.
(c) One month.
(d) 3 days.

2. What does Father Flynn believe is the danger at the free throw line?
(a) Shooting too quickly.
(b) The yelling crowd.
(c) Tripping.
(d) Thinking.

3. Who does Father Flynn say stands like a parking meter?
(a) Donald.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Himself.

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

5. When speaking about doubt in Scene 1, what does Father Flynn say is worse than a society sharing a sense of despair?
(a) A society in fear.
(b) A joy not shared.
(c) Lies.
(d) A private calamity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Flynn tell Ralph he thinks is funny?

2. Who is described as having a bit of sunshine in his/her heart, but reserved?

3. In Father Flynn's opening sermon, he mentions what event that happened the year before the play takes place?

4. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn tell the boys to do after getting dressed?

5. In what year does the play take place?

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