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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 trying to get away from the people chasing him, on whose door does the priest knock?
(a) The door of a widow.
(b) The house of Father José.
(c) The house of the alcalde.
(d) The house of the lieutenant.

2. Back to the mother reading stories to her children, what does she tell them about the grown up Juan?
(a) He has grown up and become a school teacher.
(b) He has grown up and leaves for another country.
(c) He has grown up and been ordained a priest.
(d) He has grown up and now hates the Church.

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

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

5. What does the priest hope to find in Carmen?
(a) He needs wine so he can say mass.
(b) He needs some of the clothes he left behind.
(c) He needs a replacement Bible for the one he left in Mr. Trench's house.
(d) He needs to find old family members who will help him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Talking to the mestizo, what does the priest learn?

3. Where do the police take the man they do not recognize as being a priest?

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

5. What announcement is made as the priest and the beverage seller are having a glass of wine?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the lieutenant walks through the town, what indicates that he is the main antagonist in the novel?

2. Describe the scene in the town as Mr. Trench walks through it.

3. How does Greene show more of the priest's humility and contrition?

4. How do Mr. Trench and the priest meet?

5. Coral Fellows presents a reaction to the lieutenant. Describe the conversation with her father.

6. What happens when the priest accidentally bumps into a red shirt in the cantina?

7. In the village of the old man in a hammock, describe the request that is made of the priest.

8. Why does Mr. Trench invite the man into his house?

9. How does Captain Fellows present ambivalent feelings about the priest?

10. Why is he not welcome in his home town?

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