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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "A Priest Forever".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does James feel as if he knows the Pope?
(a) He hears about him every day at school.
(b) He has met him several times.
(c) He sees the Pope's picture everywhere.
(d) He sees him on television.

2. Who is excommunicated?
(a) Some modernists Bendictines.
(b) Some modernist Paulists.
(c) Some traditional Paulists.
(d) Some traditional Benedictines.

3. Who does James believe as a young boy to be virtuous?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) The Pope.

4. Joe and Mary Carroll have how many brothers and sisters?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty.

5. For what does James' father never forgive himself?
(a) Working for the Air Force.
(b) Planning to join the priesthood.
(c) Becoming a member of the FBI.
(d) Leaving the seminary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?

2. How does Joe's childhood compare to the social standing he later achieves?

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

4. Joseph gives his family what motto?

5. Mary drives the children to pick Joseph up at night. What does she do on the way home?

(see the answer key)

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