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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When would the young priest be allowed to address the offending topic?

2. What does the priest pause to reconsider?

3. What does the young priest feel about God in this difficult time?

4. According to the Cure de Torcy, Jesus is not as happy with _____________ as He is with priests.

5. Where does the young priest fall asleep on a bad night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Seraphita Dumouchel?

2. What advice does the young priest receive from M. le Comte from the Chateau?

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

4. What are the priest's thoughts about keeping a diary?

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

6. What is the Cure de Torcy's perspective on how Jesus views monks and priests?

7. Explain the circumstances of the suspicion encircling the boy, Sulpice Mitonnet.

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

9. How does the priest behave after he receives the letter requesting his resignation?

10. How does the priest first address being ill in his diary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Another important theme in the book is injustice. Who are the characters who are most affected by injustice in life? How do these characters manage their lives? Do any of the characters rise above their situations or do they stay mired in the inequities of life?

Essay Topic 2

One of the important themes in the book is that of the spiritual journey. Explain the different points where the young priest and the older Cure de Torcy are on their individual spiritual journeys.

Essay Topic 3

Do a character sketch on the Cure de Torcy. What role does he play in the novel? What role does he play in the young priest's life?

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