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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When speaking with Sister James, why does Father Flynn say his is reluctant to try to repair the damage done by Sister Aloysius' accusations?
(a) He could get fired.
(b) He doesn't want to do further harm.
(c) He knows he deserves it.
(d) He thinks Sister James won't support him.

2. In Scene 8, when Father Flynn enters Sister Aloysius' office, what does Sister Aloysius say they need?
(a) A tape recorder.
(b) Tea.
(c) A third party.
(d) Donald Muller.

3. What reason did the woman give for her response to Father O'Rourke's second request?
(a) She had to work.
(b) She didn't have time.
(c) She couldn't walk far enough.
(d) She didn't know where all the feathers had gone.

4. In Scene 6, who does the man in Father Flynn's sermon represent?
(a) Sister James.
(b) Sister Veronica.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Father Flynn.

5. What is Mrs. Muller's main concern about Donald?
(a) She wants him to leave the school.
(b) That he graduates in June.
(c) She wants him to get better grades.
(d) That he has friends.

6. What reason does Sister James give Father Flynn for her trouble sleeping?
(a) Stress.
(b) Noisy birds.
(c) Bad dreams.
(d) No time.

7. What does Sister Aloysius confess to Sister James that she did not do?
(a) Call Father Flynn's prior parish.
(b) Talk to the Monsignor.
(c) Ask Donald's opinion.
(d) Listen to Father Flynn's side of the story.

8. What did Father O'Rourke call the gossipy woman?
(a) An ignorant, badly brought up woman.
(b) Confused.
(c) A beautiful, but misguided woman.
(d) A sinner.

9. What does Mrs. Muller tell Sister Aloysius she doesn't want?
(a) Donald to be an altar boy.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Money from the church.
(d) To lose her job.

10. What does Father Flynn say Sister Aloysius will not destroy?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His position in the church.
(c) His compassion.
(d) His faith.

11. What does Father Flynn accuse Sister Aloysius of doing during Scene 8?
(a) Not caring about the boys.
(b) Drinking the communion wine.
(c) Attempting to destroy his reputation.
(d) Stealing from the offering plate.

12. What does Mrs. Muller tell Sister Aloysius the world is?
(a) An exciting place.
(b) A hard place.
(c) God's kingdom.
(d) A place of opportunity.

13. Why does Father Flynn tell Sister James he avoids Donald Muller?
(a) He doesn't like him.
(b) Sister Aloysius told him to.
(c) He's embarrassed.
(d) Fear of being misunderstood.

14. What is Mrs. Muller's response when Sister Aloysius says Father Flynn is after the boys?
(a) She says maybe some boys want to get caught.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She is outraged.
(d) She thinks Sister Aloysius is crazy.

15. What does Sister James tell sister Aloysius she needed when they speak in Scene 9?
(a) To talk to Father Flynn.
(b) To move to another church.
(c) To talk to Donald Muller.
(d) To see her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Flynn say is the message of the Savior?

2. What is Sister James doing when Scene 7 begins?

3. What did the woman tell Father O'Rourke was the result of his request?

4. What did Father O'Rourke say the gossipy woman had played fast and loose with?

5. Why does Sister Aloysius say Donald Miller will lie to protect Father Flynn?

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