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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father José fear if he says a prayer at the graveside?
(a) The authroities will put him in jail for blasphemy.
(b) He will be mocked by the lieutenant for practicing a religion he renounced.
(c) He will get in trouble, lose his pension or even be killed for practicing his religion, which he has renounced.
(d) His police protection will be taken away if he performs a religious act.

2. What does Coral find in the barn that makes her empathize with the Priest's pain?
(a) A broken wine bottle.
(b) Tear stains on the blanket she gave him to sleep on.
(c) The small case he left behind.
(d) A series of small crosses he drew on the wall.

3. What is the story about that a mother tells her children?
(a) About the virgin of Guadalupe.
(b) About St. Stephen who was martyred for his faith.
(c) About how Jesus was killed for His faith.
(d) About a boy named Juan, a very holy boy who grows up to be a martyr.

4. What does Mr. Trench notice about the environment in the town?
(a) The jungle is encroaching on the village.
(b) It looks like a tropical garden.
(c) The land is dusty and hot with buzzards flying overhead.
(d) It is cold and there are no birds.

5. How is the meeting between the priest and Brigetta?
(a) It is like an iceberg without emotion.
(b) It is meaningful but painful for them both.
(c) It is warm and tearful.
(d) It is meaningless, the she sticks out her tongue and runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Back at the plantation after the priest is gone, what is Coral doing?

2. What does the stranger leave behind at Mr. Trench's house?

3. Why does the Police Chief think it will be difficult to identify the priest?

4. For what is the American wanted?

5. What is going through the stranger's head as he walks with the boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the priest on his mule crosses the river, what happens that is cause for alarm?

2. Describe the condition of Father José at that time.

3. Who does the priest turn to for help and is refused?

4. After the priest gets his bottle of wine, what happens to it?

5. Back at the banana plantation, how does Greene emphasize the character of Coral Fellows?

6. Just as the mass is concluding, what occurs in the village?

7. As the lieutenant walks through the town, what indicates that he is the main antagonist in the novel?

8. What transpires in the police station the morning the stranger arrives in the town?

9. Describe Captain Fellow's reaction to the charge against the priest.

10. How do Mr. Trench and the priest meet?

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