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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening with Stephen during further hard times for the family?

2. Whose innocence does Stephen remember trampling on?

3. What does Stephen seem to hear now that he has changed the course of his life?

4. Why does Stephen exert enormous energy in filling his days with penitent devotion, zealous prayers, and rosary recitations?

5. How does Stephen feel about the Virgin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on political and religious bigotry. Explain in your essay how stubbornly held biases are divisive and foster hate and mistrust. Discuss how it is possible for people with different political and religious views to live peacefully together.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about a mother's love. Start with Cranly's assessment of a mother's love and how his arguments affected Stephen. Your essay will either agree with Cranly or disagree and should include some examples to illustrate your point.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay stating your views of parochial education versus public school education. List in your essay the positives and negatives of each. End with your recommendations about education for young children.

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