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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When speaking about doubt in Scene 1, what does Father Flynn say is worse than a society sharing a sense of despair?
(a) A joy not shared.
(b) A private calamity.
(c) A society in fear.
(d) Lies.

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

3. What does Sister Aloysius think of the children's dance class?
(a) It's a good form of exercise.
(b) It's a waste of time.
(c) It will build strong muscles.
(d) It is a good creative outlet.

4. Who is described as having a bit of sunshine in his/her heart, but reserved?
(a) Father Flynn.
(b) Sister James.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Donald Muller.

5. What happens to the crew of the ship in the parable of the sailor?
(a) All die of disease.
(b) All but one drown.
(c) They all become rich.
(d) All are saved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sister Aloysius say it is important for children to have?

2. In Scene 2, who is described as watchful, reserved, and unsentimental?

3. In Scene 1, what does Father Flynn say that only God knows about the isolated affected people?

4. How does the sailor in Father Flynn's opening sermon navigate?

5. In what year does the play take place?

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