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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Francis respond to being hit by the Abbot?
(a) He groans and asks for forgiveness.
(b) He says, "Deo gratias!"
(c) He begs the Abbot to stop.
(d) He remains silent and submits to his punishment.

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

3. Why does Francis fail to complete his shelter?
(a) He cannot find enough rocks to complete the shelter.
(b) He realizes that while he's been in the fallout shelter, wolves have surrounded his shelter.
(c) He cannot find the right shape rock for the last piece.
(d) He spends too much time exploring the fallout shelter and runs out of light.

4. In Chapter 1, what is Brother Francis Gerard of Utah doing in the desert?
(a) fasting
(b) running away
(c) searching for relics
(d) looking for pilgrims

5. What does Brother Francis at first believe is in the hole?
(a) an animal
(b) the remains of Blessed Leibowitz
(c) treasure
(d) a scroll

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Abbot send Francis?

2. Why doesn't Francis open the racing form?

3. What does Francis see when he awakes?

4. What reason does the Abbot give for disbelieving the story of the pilgrim?

5. Cheroki's reaction to Francis' confession is ____________.

(see the answer key)

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