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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. What else does the Dean lecture the young priest about?
(a) The state of disrepair of the church
(b) His catechism lesson plans
(c) His housekeeper's wages
(d) Outbursts against business and business owners

2. What is taking its toll on the young priest?
(a) The Bishop's admonitions
(b) Money problems
(c) Gossip
(d) Stress

3. What have the children of the parish lost?
(a) Soccer field
(b) School library
(c) Science books
(d) Innocence

4. Who is Sulpice Mitonnet?
(a) A boy from the parish
(b) A local baker
(c) A groomsman
(d) A farmer

5. What is the only thing the young priest eats?
(a) Bread soaked in wine
(b) Bread and butter
(c) Clear soup
(d) Oatmeal

Short Answer Questions

1. The Cure de Torcy says a priest should not so much seek __________________________ as to be honored and respected.

2. Where does Mlle Chantal meet with the priest?

3. What does the priest ask Chantal to remove from her bag even though he had no knowledge it was in there?

4. What does the young priest teach the children of the parish?

5. How does the young priest feel about his work?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to his illness, what indignity must the young priest now manage?

2. Explain how the Dean of Blangermont lectures to the young priest about balancing religion and business.

3. Describe the scenario when Mlle Chantal approaches the priest after mass one morning.

4. Explain Dr. Delbende's position on religion as he explains it to the young priest.

5. What information does Mlle Louise share with the priest and how does he feel about knowing it?

6. What are the supernatural events that occur during Mlle Chantal's confession?

7. Explain the perceptions the young priest has of the people in the parish.

8. How does the priest feel about the decision to hire a housekeeper?

9. How are the young priest's attempts to help Seraphita poorly received by the girl's mother?

10. How does the theme of pride emerge and how does the young priest perceive it?

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