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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Flynn tell Sister James could happen to Sister Aloysius if her accusations became known?
(a) She would be terribly angry.
(b) She would lose her position as principal.
(c) She could no longer be a nun.
(d) She would be promoted.

2. What does Father Flynn say has been damaged through no fault of his own as he talks to Sister James in Scene 7?
(a) His ability to preach.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His faith.
(d) Donald's reputation.

3. What does Father Flynn accuse Sister Aloysius of doing during Scene 8?
(a) Attempting to destroy his reputation.
(b) Not caring about the boys.
(c) Drinking the communion wine.
(d) Stealing from the offering plate.

4. What did the gossipy woman ask Father O'Rourke?
(a) Is gossiping a sin?
(b) Have you ever gossiped?
(c) Am I going to Hell?
(d) Can I join the choir?

5. What is Sister Aloysius' response to Sister James' revelation about Donald Muller's feelings after Father Flynn leaves the school?
(a) She says she'll talk to him.
(b) It's only until June.
(c) She's happy for him.
(d) She feels bad for him.

6. What does Mrs. Muller say Father Flynn gives Donald?
(a) Money.
(b) His time.
(c) A father figure.
(d) Good self esteem.

7. Who was the woman in Father Flynn's sermon on gossip gossiping about?
(a) Her sister.
(b) A priest.
(c) A man she hardly knew.
(d) A celebrity.

8. In Scene 6, who does the man in Father Flynn's sermon represent?
(a) Sister James.
(b) Sister Aloysius.
(c) Sister Veronica.
(d) Father Flynn.

9. What does Father Flynn say he won't be able to do if Sister Aloysius makes her suspicions known?
(a) Present his side.
(b) His work in the community.
(c) Get a promotion.
(d) See the boys.

10. Where does Father Flynn say Sister Aloysius had no right to step?
(a) Into his personal affairs.
(b) In his office.
(c) Into Donald's life.
(d) Outside the church.

11. In Scene 7, what does Father Flynn compare Sister Aloysius to?
(a) A whale.
(b) A block of ice.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A clever fox.

12. Why doesn't Mr. Muller come to Sister Aloysius' office with Mrs. Muller?
(a) He is at work.
(b) He is out of town.
(c) She doesn't have a husband.
(d) He refused to come.

13. What amazes Sister Aloysius about her radio?
(a) That she is able to get a station to come in.
(b) That it plays religious music.
(c) How many different colors they come in.
(d) How small it is.

14. What does Mrs. Muller tell Sister Aloysius Donald has at St. Nicholas?
(a) Lots of friends.
(b) A safe haven.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Nothing.

15. What does Sister Aloysius say she did before Father Flynn came to her office in Scene 8?
(a) Talked to the Monsignor.
(b) Called Father Flynn's last parish.
(c) Talked to Donald.
(d) Prayed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the gossiping woman in Father Flynn's sermon on gossip represent?

2. What was the woman's response to Father O'Rourke's second request?

3. What reason does Sister James give Father Flynn for her trouble sleeping?

4. What kind of bird is making noise in Scene 7?

5. Who does Father Flynn plan to talk to in order to have Sister Aloysius removed from her position?

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