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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking to Father Rosetti about evil, what does Kathleen realize?

2. In between Kathleen's contractions, what appears to Kathleen?

3. What happens to Jamie on his way to Sachuset Point?

4. What happens between Anne and Justin when they are together in their safe place?

5. Why is Jamie disturbed by Kathleen's condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Father Rosetti committing suicide say about his character?

2. Based on Kathleen's memory of the events leading to the conception of the baby, how would one describe Jamie?

3. Based on Anne and Kathleen's relationship thus far, why would Kathleen ask for Anne to be present when the baby is delivered?

4. When Monsignor Stingley tells Father Rosetti "to look beyond the obvious" when they speak about the prophecy, what did he mean?

5. For what reason may Jamie hear "the voice"?

6. After Monsignor Stingley gave Father Rosetti the advice about the prophecy, he was struck dead. What could this lead the reader to assume?

7. Why would Father Rosetti take the baby away from Colleen and perform the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead?

8. When Anne and Justin meet Colleen, they are surprised by her appearance and openness. How do you think this makes her story fare in comparison to Kathleen's story?

9. Why would Kathleen and Father Rosetti both fear evil?

10. For what reasons would the man who appears out of place amongst the crowd of reporters make Anne uneasy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

External conflicts occur when a character is disagreeing or arguing with another character in the novel. What are some of the external conflicts which existed in the novel? Why did they occur, and how were they resolved?

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is a strong theme throughout the novel. What are some of the symbols in the novel? What do these symbols represent? How is the use of symbolism important in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Cardinal Rooney was appointed to hire investigators to research the mysterious pregnancies and polio outbreak. He is a trusting character and is one of the genuine characters not affected by "the voice." Cardinal Rooney represents the good of people with his ability to trust. What reasons did Cardinal Rooney have to trust Anne? What reasons did Cardinal Rooney have to hire Father Rosetti and trust him with this sensitive information? Why did he think just one person wasn't capable to handle the job? Why did he bring in Father Justin also? Did his trust waiver?

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