An American Requiem Quiz

James P. Carroll

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does James feel at his ordination? (from Chapter 9, "The Imposition")

He is happy.

He is fearful.

He is unsure.

He feels betrayed.

2.

What changes James' life and leads to a weekly review of two poems? (from Chapter 6, "A Religious Education")

A summer writing workshop taught by Allen Tate.

Patrick Hughes' friendship.

A visit by Allen Tate to the college.

A literature course in school.

3.

What dream does James abandon, when he chooses to attend seminary school? (from Chapter 4, "The Pope Speaks")

To follow General Carroll in the Air Force.

To marry.

To be a professional football player.

To join the Navy.

4.

What must Father Carroll do to be released from his vows? (from Chapter 11, "The Last Word")

Write a letter of resignation to the Pope.

Denounce Catholicism.

Get married.

Confess serious violations.

5.

What do James and fellow novices do on the edge of a lake? (from Chapter 6, "A Religious Education")

Fish.

Contemplate their choice to join the priesthood.

Bet when it will freeze over.

Swim.

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An American Requiem Quiz

How does James feel at his ordination? (from Chapter 9, &quot;The Imposition&quot;)

What changes James' life and leads to a weekly review of two poems? (from Chapter 6, &quot;A Religious Education&quot;)

What dream does James abandon, when he chooses to attend seminary school? (from Chapter 4, &quot;The Pope Speaks&quot;)

What must Father Carroll do to be released from his vows? (from Chapter 11, &quot;The Last Word&quot;)

What do James and fellow novices do on the edge of a lake? (from Chapter 6, &quot;A Religious Education&quot;)

How does James feel at his ordination? (from Chapter 9, "The Imposition")

What changes James' life and leads to a weekly review of two poems? (from Chapter 6, "A Religious Education")

What dream does James abandon, when he chooses to attend seminary school? (from Chapter 4, "The Pope Speaks")

What must Father Carroll do to be released from his vows? (from Chapter 11, "The Last Word")

What do James and fellow novices do on the edge of a lake? (from Chapter 6, "A Religious Education")