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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the neighbor Joe thinks about in Chapter 1 who does not like him?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Frances.
(c) Ivy.
(d) Roscoe.

2. What does Joe no longer do “lest God and he both be bored” (45)?
(a) He no longer forces himself to meditate.
(b) He no longer prays.
(c) He no longer writes to God.
(d) He no longer goes to confession.

3. During a lecture, Joe asks how to make what as attractive as sex to the common man?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Sanctity.
(c) Church going.
(d) Becoming a priest.

4. What happens to the Rector the day Joe was to return his hair shirt?
(a) He changes his mind about the shirt.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He is transferred to a new church.
(d) He leaves the church.

5. After proceeding with the special collection for both Masses, what does Joe go to the office to try to get?
(a) His $500 check.
(b) His things so he can leave for good.
(c) Father Stock to admit he was wrong.
(d) His wallet so he can steal the money he collected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What “hard drinking rectory” (76) does Joe begin to frequent when he needs a break from his parishioners?

2. Why does Joe think Bill looks down on the people of their parish?

3. What does Joe drop on Catfish Toohey’s foot during the Easter play in Chapter 2?

4. Who does Lefty think might be responsible for the large annual gift Charities receives?

5. What does Joe tell the new curate he gave up doing during his sermons?

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