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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius ask Sister James to do when Sister Veronica is on the stone stairs?
(a) Come and get Sister Aloysius.
(b) Lead Sister Veronica down.
(c) Move out of the way.
(d) Alert Father Flynn.

2. When did William London's nose start to bleed?
(a) During the pledge of allegiance.
(b) During lunch.
(c) During morning recess.
(d) During gym class.

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

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

5. What is Sister Aloysius' function at the school?
(a) She is principal.
(b) She is in charge of the infirmary.
(c) She teaches history.
(d) She teaches literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the sermon delivered in Scene 1, for how long is the sailor at sea without a navigational aid?

2. What happens after the sailor sets his course in the parable of the sailor?

3. In what year does the play take place?

4. What does the sailor in Father Flynn's sermon on doubt believe he may have once seen and has to hold on to without further reassurance?

5. In Father Flynn's opening sermon, he mentions what event that happened the year before the play takes place?

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