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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening scene of the play, Father Flynn describes the sailor's dilemma as what?
(a) A crisis of faith.
(b) A loss of hope.
(c) A nuisance.
(d) A trivial matter.

2. In the parable of the sailor, what is the raft made of?
(a) Cargo boxes.
(b) Reeds.
(c) Spars.
(d) A lifeboat.

3. Who does Father Flynn say stands like a parking meter?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Donald.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Himself.

4. According to Sister Aloysius, what is satisfaction?
(a) What brought the cat back.
(b) A virtue.
(c) A vice.
(d) Evil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sister Aloysius say boys are made of?

2. What does Father Flynn say about his fingernails?

3. In Scene 3, what is Father Flynn wearing?

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

5. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn say some of the boys have?

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