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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kathleen think of Anne?
(a) As her "special protector."
(b) As a sweet, but shy woman.
(c) As annoying.
(d) As a mentor whom she looks up to.

2. What is happening to the world during Collen a Kathleen's last few weeks of pregnancy?
(a) An economic recession.
(b) Pirate attacks.
(c) Many natural disasters.
(d) Another World War.

3. What is it about the gypsies that made Colleen enjoy their company?
(a) Colleen liked the compassion of the gypsies.
(b) Colleen liked the stories the gypsies had to tell.
(c) Colleen liked the honesty of the gypsies.
(d) Colleen liked that the gypsies were carefree.

4. How do people in Colleen's hometown treat her?
(a) They ignore her.
(b) They are helpful.
(c) They are unfriendly.
(d) They are friendly.

5. What does Father Rosetti wonder about the incident that occurs on his way to Ireland?
(a) If it was an accident or meant for him.
(b) If he is really meant to go to Ireland.
(c) If he should just go back to the states and forget about the trip.
(d) If this was a bad omen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Kathleen travel to?

2. How old is the first female character that is introduced?

3. How many siblings does Anne have?

4. How is Jamie's personality described?

5. How does Kathleen react to her pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Kathleen walks through the unfamiliar streets of South Boston, it is described as cold and rundown. How is this description foreshadowing the mood of the story?

2. Although it was something of an honor for the late Pope to share the prophecy with Father Rosetti, why might Father Rosetti believe it is not worth knowing?

3. Colleen is attacked by a group of boys upon leaving her house and a bird saves her. What might this bird represent?

4. During her press conference, "the voice" is prompting her to say inappropriate things. During this time, Kathleen sees a vision of Mary. Why would this vision be an important factor for Kathleen?

5. When the reporter publishes the story on Kathleen, the church is not happy. Why may the church feel this story was detrimental?

6. Why may Anne begin to believe Kathleen's story more than she did earlier in the investigation?

7. How may it be a coincidence that an outbreak of polio erupts at the hospital Kathleen leaves in Rhode Island?

8. Why may the people in Colleen's town be treating her differently?

9. Colleen is approached by a gypsy very early in her pregnancy. The gypsy told Colleen she was special. Six months later, Colleen remembers this memory with fondness. How is Colleen's reaction important at this point?

10. How may Kathleen's strained relationship with her parents effect the situation?

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