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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "Joy to My Youth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Edward J. Kelly, Chicago's mayor and head of the Democratic Party, bring in millions?
(a) He employs many to help raise funds.
(b) Through illegal gambling and other vices run out of city hall, police stations and ward offices.
(c) He invents the automatic voting machine.
(d) He works as a philanthropist.

2. What dream does James abandon, when he chooses to attend seminary school?
(a) To marry.
(b) To join the Navy.
(c) To be a professional football player.
(d) To follow General Carroll in the Air Force.

3. The author reflects on perceptions that he and his father give up worlds they love. Why?
(a) For what they want.
(b) For their country.
(c) For peace.
(d) For war.

4. How does James get to know Monsignor Chess?
(a) He is the priest at James' church.
(b) James caddies for him and his father.
(c) He teaches at James' school.
(d) James' works for him in the rectory.

5. James is in college now and working as what for the summer?
(a) An FBI cryptanalyst's aid.
(b) An Air Force aid.
(c) A pastor.
(d) A football coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. No longer Father James, a priest, what is James Carroll?

2. For what does James' father never forgive himself?

3. He finishes preaching his first sermon by reaffirming General Lemay's SAC motto. What is that motto?

4. Where does Joe Carroll work to support his family?

5. Why does James feel as if he knows the Pope?

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