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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Imposition".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James interpret the experiences of their lives in Christian terms?
(a) As the cross they must bear.
(b) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
(c) They no not what they do.
(d) Those without sin cast the first stone.

2. Joe and Jim wear Democrat campaign pins with what motto to protest Republican "I Like Ike" campaign pins?
(a) "I like Everybody."
(b) "I Don't Like Ike."
(c) "Who's Ike?"
(d) "I Hate Ike."

3. God, government, and what else keep James in conflict?
(a) Poetry.
(b) His calling.
(c) Writing.
(d) Girls.

4. Despite the cold, James is pleased this president does not do this.
(a) Cancel the inaugural ceremony.
(b) Say his speech inside.
(c) Wear a scarf.
(d) Wear a hat.

5. What has made FDR paralyzed from the waist down?
(a) An automobile accident.
(b) Polio.
(c) A riding accident.
(d) Meningitis.

Short Answer Questions

1. James recalls when he and his fellow candidates lie prostrate on the cold stone floor of St. Paul the Apostle Church. What ceremony is this?

2. To what does the author flash back?

3. Despite years of religious training as an altar boy, catechism and religion classes, how is James regarding the Bible and theology?

4. Mary points out distinctive features and size as her tours near this building, which is also known as the Pentagon.

5. James feels his life ends when he enters seminary and that as a child he first hears the word as what?

(see the answer key)

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