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

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) Alert Father Flynn.
(b) Move out of the way.
(c) Lead Sister Veronica down.
(d) Come and get Sister Aloysius.

2. How does Father Flynn end his opening sermon?
(a) By saying Amen.
(b) By asking the congregation to cast aside doubt.
(c) With a hymn.
(d) He simply walks off.

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

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

5. Who takes sugar in their tea during the meeting between Sister Aloysius, Father Flynn, and Sister James?
(a) Sister Veronica.
(b) Father Flynn.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Sister James.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides taking the students for ice cream, what other trip does Father Flynn suggest for the boys?

2. Who teaches the physical education and religion classes?

3. In Scene 4, who does Sister Aloysius say founded their order?

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

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

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