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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sister Aloysius say boys are made of?
(a) Snips and snails and puppy dog tails.
(b) Sticks and stones.
(c) God's good intentions.
(d) Gravel, soot, and tar paper.

2. According to Sister Aloysius, what is a form of laziness?
(a) Skipping class.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Lack of ambition.
(d) Skipping church.

3. In what year does the play take place?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1964.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1985.

4. 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) Your neighbor.
(b) Everyone else.
(c) You.
(d) Nothing.

5. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius want Sister James to be with the children?
(a) Caring.
(b) Easygoing.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Alert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sister Aloysius say Sister James will trade for a warm look?

2. Who is described as having a bit of sunshine in his/her heart, but reserved?

3. What happens to the ship in the parable of the sailor told by Father Flynn in Scene 1?

4. In the parable of the sailor, what is the raft made of?

5. What does Sister Aloysius say will have its consequence tomorrow?

(see the answer key)

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