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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is happening to Sister Veronica?
(a) She is retiring.
(b) She is dying of cancer.
(c) She is going blind.
(d) She is going deaf.

3. In Scene 1, what does Father Flynn say that only God knows about the isolated affected people?
(a) Their fears.
(b) Their sorrow.
(c) Their pain.
(d) Their joy.

4. Why does Sister Aloysius say they cannot go to the Monsignor with their suspicions about Father Flynn?
(a) Donald Muller could be expelled.
(b) Father Flynn could get fired.
(c) He would believe anything Father Flynn said.
(d) They will get fired.

5. In Father Flynn's opening sermon, he mentions what event that happened the year before the play takes place?
(a) The release of the first Beatles album.
(b) The Supreme Court's Miranda decision.
(c) France performs an underground nuclear test.
(d) President Kennedy's assassination.

6. What does Sister Aloysius say is dying across the country?
(a) Penmanship.
(b) Grammar skills.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Good teaching methods.

7. What does Father Flynn tell the boys girls will do if you approach them with "filthy paws?"
(a) Scream.
(b) Ask the boys to wash.
(c) Tell the boys they're gross.
(d) Run like they're being chased by the Red Chinese.

8. Where does Sister James say Father Flynn took Donald Muller alone?
(a) The rectory.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A movie.
(d) The gym.

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

10. Why is Sister James late to Sister Aloysius' office for her meeting with Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius?
(a) She took a detour through the convent.
(b) She forgot about the meeting.
(c) She lost her watch.
(d) Her class ran late.

11. What does does Sister Aloysius say you're doing when you confront wrong doing?
(a) Taking a step away from God.
(b) Taking a risk.
(c) Standing up for the rights of others.
(d) Performing a good deed.

12. In Scene 4, who does Sister Aloysius say founded their order?
(a) Saint Nicholas.
(b) Saint Christopher.
(c) The blessed Mother Seton.
(d) Sister Ignacious.

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

14. How does Sister James say the students feel about Sister Aloysius?
(a) They think she is very smart.
(b) They enjoy her sense of humor.
(c) They love her.
(d) They seem terrified of her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn say some of the boys have?

2. In Scene 4, what does Sister Aloysius tell Sister James they cannot do when Sister James states she can't be sure anything happened between Donald Muller and Father Flynn?

3. What did Mr. McGinn forget to do after pruning the rosebush?

4. What happens to the ship in the parable of the sailor told by Father Flynn in Scene 1?

5. What does Father Flynn believe is the danger at the free throw line?

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