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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anne Fitzgerald's occupation?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A private investigator.
(c) A musician.
(d) A nun.

2. What conclusion does Mrs. Walsh come to as she watches Kathleen prepare for the press conference?
(a) That Kathleen is evil.
(b) That Kathleen is a very sweet girl.
(c) That Kathleen is very lonely.
(d) That Kathleen is a liar.

3. Where does Kathleen believe her baby was conceived?
(a) At her sixteenth birthday party.
(b) At a football pep rally.
(c) She can't remember.
(d) On a weekend trip.

4. How is Father Rosetti best described?
(a) Mean and rude.
(b) Handsome, healthy and true to his faith.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Unfaithful.

5. Despite her situation, what does Kathleen try for the first time after her discovery at the clinic?
(a) She tries shellfish.
(b) She tries step aerobics.
(c) She tries alcohol.
(d) She tries to commit suicide.

6. Who inspires the nightmares that awaken both Kathleen and Colleen?
(a) The ghost of Father Rosetti.
(b) The Devil.
(c) The mother of Christ.
(d) Cardinal Rooney.

7. What does Kathleen hear at the clinic that she has never heard before?
(a) A buzzing sound.
(b) A gurgling sound.
(c) A whistle.
(d) "A voice".

8. Where did Colleen conceive her baby?
(a) On a rocky beach.
(b) In Boston, MA.
(c) On a snowy mountain peak.
(d) At Liffey Glade.

9. How does Kathleen react to her pregnancy?
(a) She is devastated.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She has never been happier.
(d) She has been expecting this news.

10. Why does Kathleen take a trip to this city?
(a) To go to a concert.
(b) To go shopping.
(c) To get an abortion.
(d) To visit family.

11. Who hires Anne Fitzgerald?
(a) Kathleen.
(b) Kathleen's family.
(c) The Cardinal of the Catholic Archdiocese in Boston.
(d) The city of Boston.

12. How does Cardinal Rooney remember Anne?
(a) As irresponsible.
(b) As rude and inconsiderate.
(c) Not at all.
(d) Fondly.

13. Where does Kathleen seek solace for her "crazy thoughts"?
(a) At her parents' country house.
(b) On the beach near her house.
(c) In her bedroom.
(d) Sitting in the garden.

14. What is different about the recent epidemic of polio virus than previous strains?
(a) This strain causes only a rash and no other symptoms.
(b) This strain is only contagious if someone is touched by a person who is contaminated.
(c) This strain affects people's joints and can kill within 2 weeks.
(d) This strain is not deadly.

15. How do Kathleen's parents feel about her pregnancy?
(a) Confused and stressed.
(b) Happy they are going to be grandparents.
(c) Angry.
(d) Devastated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes to visit Colleen in Ireland?

2. What is occurring at Kathleen's home that makes her feel that things aren't normal?

3. While Kathleen is speaking at the press conference, what happens to Mrs. Walsh?

4. How does Father Rosetti feel about the world during the girls' last few weeks of pregnancy?

5. On his death bed, what does the Pope recall?

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