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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. What is Sister James doing when Scene 7 begins?
(a) Pruning a rosebush.
(b) Sitting on a bench.
(c) Walking in the garden.
(d) Teaching her class.

2. Who is described as having a bit of sunshine in his/her heart, but reserved?
(a) Father Flynn.
(b) Sister James.
(c) Donald Muller.
(d) Sister Aloysius.

3. What did the gossipy woman ask Father O'Rourke?
(a) Am I going to Hell?
(b) Have you ever gossiped?
(c) Is gossiping a sin?
(d) Can I join the choir?

4. What does Father Flynn say has been damaged through no fault of his own as he talks to Sister James in Scene 7?
(a) His ability to preach.
(b) Donald's reputation.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His faith.

5. What does Sister Aloysius say Sister James will trade for a warm look?
(a) Her heart.
(b) Her pride.
(c) Anything.
(d) Her prized possession.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 7, who does Sister James say needs to be convinced about Father Flynn?

2. What does Father Flynn say Sister Aloysius will not destroy?

3. How does the sailor in Father Flynn's opening sermon navigate?

4. Why does Father Flynn tell Sister James he avoids Donald Muller?

5. What does Father Flynn say is on the other side of the glass from happy, untroubled people when he delivers the sermon in the opening scene?

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