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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the lieutenant arrives, why does he not recognize the priest?
(a) He is in too big a hurry to pay attention to the priest.
(b) He never looks at him.
(c) He has too many other things on his mind.
(d) He has forgotten what he looks like.

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

3. Who is the last priest on the run from the police?
(a) A monsignor disguised as a farmer.
(b) An unnamed man who is far from a perfect holy man.
(c) A pious priest who is protected by the peons.
(d) A man who calls himself Julian.

4. How does the Chief of Police react when he sees the alcohol?
(a) The Chief's face lights up at the sight of the alcohol and he sits down to join the drinkers.
(b) He becomes angry because there is a prohibition on alcohol.
(c) He confiscates the alcohol and leaves.
(d) He knows the seller so he pretends not to see.

5. What does the priest do as he exits the hut.
(a) He starts laughing and tells the police the mestizo has fooled them.
(b) He attempts to steal a horse and make a run for it.
(c) He thanks the lieutenant for allowing him to see the Yankee.
(d) He falls to his knees and starts begging for his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stranger leave behind at Mr. Trench's house?

2. After walking for miles in a storm, where does the priest find shelter?

3. What is Greene's contrast between the two priests in the story?

4. How does the man try to get out of going with the boy?

5. What is the secret sin of the running priest?

(see the answer key)

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