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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father José fear if he says a prayer at the graveside?
(a) He will be mocked by the lieutenant for practicing a religion he renounced.
(b) The authroities will put him in jail for blasphemy.
(c) He will get in trouble, lose his pension or even be killed for practicing his religion, which he has renounced.
(d) His police protection will be taken away if he performs a religious act.

2. On his morning walk, what does Mr. Trench hear?
(a) A monkey chattering in the trees.
(b) A man speaking English.
(c) The sound of an explosion.
(d) Horses racing into town.

3. Why does the boy insist that the stranger go with him?
(a) His mother is sick.
(b) His sister is having a baby.
(c) His brother broke his arm.
(d) His horse is sick.

4. Why is the lieutenant eager to hunt down the priest?
(a) He sees it as a chance for a promotion.
(b) He has an intense hatred of priests and the church.
(c) He thinks hunting a man is better than hunting deer.
(d) He wants the Police Chief's job.

5. For what is the American wanted?
(a) Running guns across the border.
(b) Smuggling priests out of the country.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Bank robbery and murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lieutenant's ambition?

2. What is happening to the priests in this Mexican state?

3. Later, in another village, what does an old man request of the priest?

4. What prompts Mr. Trench to invite the stranger to his house?

5. What is Father José's final answer to the bereaved family?

(see the answer key)

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