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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. Why will a local Catholic priest not bury Tate's son, Michael?
(a) The Protestants are fighting to bury him.
(b) Tate is a divorced Catholic.
(c) Tate is not a Catholic.
(d) Michael is not actually Tate's son.

2. What is this ceremony for his mother?
(a) A tradition in her family.
(b) Her first.
(c) A dream come true.
(d) A fearful one.

3. Joe junior is struck with what illness?
(a) Muscular dystrophy.
(b) Polio.
(c) Lupis.
(d) Catarachs.

4. 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?
(a) The ordination ceremony.
(b) The Passover ceremony.
(c) The Holy Eucharist.
(d) Reformation Sunday.

5. Joseph gives his family what motto?
(a) To Thyself Be True.
(b) Liberte et Fraternite.
(c) Pro Deo et Patria.
(d) Etre ou ne pas Etre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do countless Air Force chaplains attend in full dress?

2. Who reminds James of Air Force chaplains?

3. Nixon is in office and plans to do what with the Vietnam War?

4. Where does the author's mother take him as a two-year-old along with his four-year-old brother, Joe?

5. James Carroll reminisces on experiences as a young boy growing up in what city?

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