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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Mrs. Muller admit about Father Flynn?
2. What does Father Flynn tell Sister James could happen to Sister Aloysius if her accusations became known?
3. While delivering a sermon in Scene 6, how many of his audience did Father Flynn say had gossiped?
4. What kind of bird is making noise in Scene 7?
5. When speaking with Sister James, why does Father Flynn say his is reluctant to try to repair the damage done by Sister Aloysius' accusations?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Father Flynn seem to be most worried about if Sister Aloysius makes her accusations against him public?
2. What does Sister Aloysius believe about Father Flynn's resignation from St. Nicholas?
3. In Scene 7, what does Sister James say Sister Aloysius has done to take away her joy in teaching?
4. When Father Flynn comes to Sister Aloysius' office in the second part of Scene 8, why does she tell him he can't come in?
5. In Scene 9, what does Sister James tell Sister Aloysius she thinks of Father Flynn?
6. What causes the woman in Father Flynn's sermon to feel guilty about gossiping?
7. How is the sermon Father Flynn preaches in Scene 6 symbolic?
8. In Scene 9, why is Sister Aloysius glad that Sister James went to see her family?
9. What does Mrs. Muller say is the real reason Mr. Muller beat Donald?
10. Why didn't Donald's father want him to attend St. Nicholas school?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do Father Flynn's views on doubt, as seen is his sermon on doubt delivered in Scene 1, differ from the actual consequences of doubt as shown through the actions of the play? Use specific examples from the play to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
What is the importance of gender roles in the play? How do they affect the interactions of the characters and the plot?
Essay Topic 3
Sister Aloysius is both the protagonist and antagonist of the play. Write an essay discussing how she fits both of these roles. Provide examples from the play.
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