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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 8, what does Sister Aloysius say will happen to Father Flynn after she exposes him?
(a) He may be attacked.
(b) He will never work in a church again.
(c) He will fall from grace.
(d) He will be forgiven.

2. What was the woman's response to Father O'Rourke's second request?
(a) She cried.
(b) It can't be done.
(c) She ran from the church.
(d) Yes, Father.

3. What did Father O'Rourke tell the woman to do with the pillow?
(a) Give it to the poor.
(b) Cut it open and empty it.
(c) Throw it away.
(d) Give it to the person she'd gossiped about.

4. What does Sister Aloysius tell Sister James maybe they are not supposed to do?
(a) Care too much.
(b) Sleep well.
(c) Report wrongdoings.
(d) Confess sins.

5. To what position is Father Flynn assigned after leaving St. Nicholas?
(a) Teacher of history.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Sixth grade teacher.
(d) Bishop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Sister James give Father Flynn for her trouble sleeping?

2. Where does Sister Aloysius say her compassion is?

3. How does Mrs. Muller say Donald was punished for being taken off the altar boys?

4. How does Sister James describe Donald Muller at Father Flynn's departure?

5. What is Sister Aloysius' response when Father Flynn asks her what he's done?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Scene 9, why is Sister Aloysius glad that Sister James went to see her family?

2. What does Father Flynn seem to be most worried about if Sister Aloysius makes her accusations against him public?

3. What reason does Mrs. Muller give Sister Aloysius for Donald drinking the altar wine?

4. In Scene 9, what does Sister James tell Sister Aloysius she thinks of Father Flynn?

5. In Scene 7, what does Sister James say Sister Aloysius has done to take away her joy in teaching?

6. What reason does Father Flynn give Sister James for his not wanting to defend himself against Sister Aloysius' accusations?

7. In Scene 7, why does Father Flynn say Sister Aloysius doesn't really care about the children?

8. In Scene 7, why does Father Flynn say that the truth makes for a poor sermon?

9. What does Father Flynn say Sister Aloysius is holding the school and parish back from?

10. How is the sermon Father Flynn preaches in Scene 6 symbolic?

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