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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sister James' class doing while she is with Sister Aloysius in Scene 2?
(a) Attending art class.
(b) Recess.
(c) Attending gym class.
(d) Having lunch.

2. What sin did Father O'Rourke say the gossipy woman had committed?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Murder.
(c) Borne false witness.
(d) Using the name of the Lord in vain.

3. How does the sailor in Father Flynn's opening sermon navigate?
(a) Using a compass.
(b) By the stars.
(c) He has help from the captain.
(d) He doesn't navigate.

4. Sister James tells Father Flynn that Sister Aloysius is determined to do what?
(a) Tell Donald's mother.
(b) Get a promotion.
(c) Ruin the Christmas pageant.
(d) Protect Donald Muller.

5. In Scene 4, why does Sister Aloysius believe Donald Muller would lie about what happened with Father Flynn?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Shame.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the isolated affected people in Father Flynn's opening sermon ask God for help, what is His reply?

2. In what year does the play take place?

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

4. What does Sister James say to Father Flynn as she leaves after their conversation in Scene 7?

5. In his first sermon, what does Father Flynn say can be as powerful and sustaining as certainty?

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