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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cheroki find standing and kneeling uncomfortable?
(a) He has arthritis.
(b) He was mutated by radiation.
(c) His legs are wounded.
(d) He is used to sitting in a chair.

2. Why is Brother Francis reluctant to speak to the pilgrim?
(a) He's not sure if the pilgrim will attack him.
(b) He has taken a vow of silence and can't remember how to talk.
(c) His throat is hoarse, and it hurts to talk.
(d) He is not allowed to speak during his fast.

3. Is Leibowitz a saint at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Yes, he was recently canonized.
(b) No, and the monks have given up on having him canonized.
(c) No, he is not yet canonized.
(d) Yes, he was canonized long ago.

4. Venerable Boedullus created a lake by _____________________________.
(a) accidentally setting off a weapon
(b) digging for 50 years
(c) praying for the lake to appear
(d) rerouting a river

5. What does Brother Francis find that lets him know the fallout shelter hasn't been plundered?
(a) a gold necklace
(b) a ruby ring
(c) a gold tooth
(d) gold coins

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Francis find in the hole?

2. What is Brother Francis' first reaction to the stranger?

3. In Chapter 1, what is Brother Francis Gerard of Utah doing in the desert?

4. Where does the Abbot send Francis?

5. Why does Francis go to bed without food?

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