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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which place does Sister Aloysius says innocence is wisdom?
(a) Only in the church.
(b) Only in a world without evil.
(c) Only in a school.
(d) Only in heaven.

2. What does the sailor in Father Flynn's sermon on doubt believe he may have once seen and has to hold on to without further reassurance?
(a) God.
(b) Truth.
(c) His home.
(d) Land.

3. In Scene 7, who does Sister James say needs to be convinced about Father Flynn?
(a) The Monsignor.
(b) Donald Muller.
(c) Donald's mother.
(d) Sister Aloysius.

4. What does Mrs. Muller say Father Flynn gives Donald?
(a) His time.
(b) Good self esteem.
(c) Money.
(d) A father figure.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Muller hint about Donald's nature?

5. Who teaches the physical education and religion classes?

(see the answer key)

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