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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 2, who is described as watchful, reserved, and unsentimental?
(a) Donald Muller.
(b) Father Flynn.
(c) Sister James.
(d) Sister Aloysius.

2. What does Father Flynn say is on the other side of the glass from happy, untroubled people when he delivers the sermon in the opening scene?
(a) Everyone else.
(b) You.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Your neighbor.

3. How does the sailor in Father Flynn's opening sermon navigate?
(a) He doesn't navigate.
(b) By the stars.
(c) He has help from the captain.
(d) Using a compass.

4. What is Sister James' class doing while she is with Sister Aloysius in Scene 2?
(a) Having lunch.
(b) Attending art class.
(c) Attending gym class.
(d) Recess.

5. Sister Aloysius says the heart must be warm, but the ___ must be cold.
(a) Eyes.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Wits.
(d) Hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his first sermon, what does Father Flynn say can be as powerful and sustaining as certainty?

2. What disease did Father Flynn's childhood acquaintance, Timmy Mathisson get?

3. Father Flynn tells the boys that people won't think they look silly when they do what?

4. When the isolated affected people in Father Flynn's opening sermon ask God for help, what is His reply?

5. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius want Sister James to be with the children?

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