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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the ship in the parable of the sailor told by Father Flynn in Scene 1?
(a) It arrives safely at the harbor.
(b) The entire crew becomes ill.
(c) It sinks.
(d) They throw Jonah overboard.

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

3. According to Father Flynn, when you're at the free throw line, it's you versus who?
(a) Yourself.
(b) The hoop.
(c) The ball.
(d) The clock.

4. Father Flynn tells the boys that people won't think they look silly when they do what?
(a) Get noticed by girls.
(b) Win the game.
(c) Run out on the court.
(d) Get a basket.

5. What disease did Father Flynn's childhood acquaintance, Timmy Mathisson get?
(a) Ringworms.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Spinal meningitis.
(d) TB.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the play take place?

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

3. According to Sister Aloysius, what is a form of laziness?

4. According to Father Flynn, what do you do with your teammates during a basketball game?

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

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