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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the priest see as he approaches a small town?
(a) He sees a man leading a cow.
(b) He sees a mestizo man on a hammock.
(c) He sees the lieutenant riding while his men walk.
(d) He sees a wanted poster with an old photo of him on it.

2. What weakness does the priest have causes him more difficulty?
(a) He is addicted to sex.
(b) He is vain about his appearance.
(c) He is a kleptomaniac.
(d) He is an alcoholic.

3. Where do they think the priest may have gone?
(a) Across the border into Texas.
(b) To Mexico City where he would be difficult to find.
(c) Vera Cruz or Tampico.
(d) Conceptión, the home of his parish, or Carmen where he was born.

4. How does the man try to get out of going with the boy?
(a) He tells the boy to bring his horse to Mr. Trench's house.
(b) He fakes a fainting spell.
(c) He protests that he does not make house calls.
(d) The man tries to say no, telling the boy he has to catch a boat.

5. What is the story about that a mother tells her children?
(a) About a boy named Juan, a very holy boy who grows up to be a martyr.
(b) About St. Stephen who was martyred for his faith.
(c) About the virgin of Guadalupe.
(d) About how Jesus was killed for His faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against all advice, which way does the priest head after leaving the village?

2. What is the Police Chief's concern?

3. What does Mr. Trench's guest say about the town?

4. What appeal does the girl make to the priest as he is leaving the village?

5. What is the situation as the novel opens?

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