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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Scene 5, who does Sister Aloysius call?
(a) Donald Muller's mother.
(b) The Monsignor.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Sister Veronica.

2. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn tell the boys to do after getting dressed?
(a) Go do their homework.
(b) Go to the rectory for kool aid and cookies.
(c) Get to class.
(d) Report back to the gym.

3. In the parable of the sailor, what is the raft made of?
(a) Spars.
(b) Reeds.
(c) A lifeboat.
(d) Cargo boxes.

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

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

6. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn say some of the boys have?
(a) Dirty uniforms.
(b) Dirty hair.
(c) Dirty shoes.
(d) Dirty fingernails.

7. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius want Sister James to be with the children?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Caring.
(c) Easygoing.
(d) Alert.

8. What did Mr. McGinn forget to do after pruning the rosebush?
(a) Water the bush.
(b) Protect the bush from frost.
(c) Bring the flowers to Sister Aloysius.
(d) Clean up the clippings.

9. Besides taking the students for ice cream, what other trip does Father Flynn suggest for the boys?
(a) A trip to a bowling alley.
(b) A trip to the beach.
(c) A camping trip.
(d) A trip to a museum.

10. What is Father Flynn's reaction when his private meeting with Donald Muller is brought up during the meeting in Sister Aloysius' office?
(a) He realizes something is up.
(b) He is immediately angry.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He has no idea what the nuns are talking about.

11. What does Sister Aloysius say causes nuns to fall like dominoes?
(a) They are always looking up.
(b) They are clumsy people.
(c) Their uncomfortable shoes.
(d) Their habits catch on things.

12. What is Sister Aloysius' function at the school?
(a) She teaches literature.
(b) She teaches history.
(c) She is principal.
(d) She is in charge of the infirmary.

13. 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 James.
(d) Sister Aloysius.

14. What Christmas song does Sister Aloysius say is heretical?
(a) Frosty the Snowman.
(b) Silent Night.
(c) Winter Wonderland.
(d) Greensleeves.

15. What does Sister Aloysius say the founder of their order did before taking vows?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Priest.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) She was married and had 5 children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sister Aloysius say they cannot go to the Monsignor with their suspicions about Father Flynn?

2. What does Sister Aloysius say it is important for children to have?

3. What observation does Sister Aloysius make about Father Flynn's hands during their meeting in Scene 5?

4. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius ask Sister James to do when Sister Veronica is on the stone stairs?

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

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