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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes sugar in their tea during the meeting between Sister Aloysius, Father Flynn, and Sister James?
(a) Sister James.
(b) Father Flynn.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Sister Veronica.

2. What happens to the crew of the ship in the parable of the sailor?
(a) All are saved.
(b) All but one drown.
(c) All die of disease.
(d) They all become rich.

3. What does Father Flynn believe is the danger at the free throw line?
(a) Thinking.
(b) Shooting too quickly.
(c) The yelling crowd.
(d) Tripping.

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

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

6. In Scene 5, who serves the tea?
(a) Sister Aloysius.
(b) Sister Veronica.
(c) Sister James.
(d) Father Flynn.

7. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn tell the boys to join him for?
(a) A game of cards.
(b) A bull session.
(c) A movie.
(d) Singing hymns.

8. What idea does Father Flynn have for a sermon while meeting with Sister Aloysius in Scene 5?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Love.
(c) Intolerance.
(d) Responsibility.

9. What is Sister James' reaction when Sister Aloysius tells her she was married before she took her vows?
(a) Astonishment.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Confusion.

10. In Scene 3, what is Father Flynn wearing?
(a) Sweat shirt and pants.
(b) Shorts and a t-shirt.
(c) His priest's robe.
(d) Dress pants and a dress shirt.

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

12. What happens after the sailor sets his course in the parable of the sailor?
(a) The sky clouds up.
(b) A ship comes along.
(c) The raft sinks.
(d) He is eaten by a shark.

13. Sister Aloysius says the heart must be warm, but the ___ must be cold.
(a) Eyes.
(b) Wits.
(c) Hands.
(d) Stomach.

14. What does Father Flynn say about shooting from the free throw line?
(a) Only the best players can do it.
(b) The boys should avoid it.
(c) It's psychological.
(d) It's easy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 3, what does Father Flynn tell the boys to do after getting dressed?

2. Who does Father Flynn say stands like a parking meter?

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

4. Why doesn't Sister James think anyone will hit Donald Muller?

5. What is Sister James' reaction to the reason Father Flynn gives for his private meeting with Donald Muller?

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