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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Joe learn “what the world was like, what he’d be up against if he became a priest” (28)?
(a) The ballpark.
(b) Church.
(c) Hedblad’s.
(d) The cellar.

2. What does Joe discover about Father Van Slaag which makes him think he is a saint?
(a) His knees are very calloused and he has wounds from Mrs. Cox’ dog on his ankles.
(b) He prays day and night.
(c) He takes no money from parishioners.
(d) He gives all collection money to the poor.

3. Who does Joe realize has been hiding behind a curtain while he was with Dora in Chapter 3?
(a) Joe’s ex-girlfriend.
(b) A stranger.
(c) Rex.
(d) Frances.

4. What happens to Joe at the end of Chapter 3, which ends his relationship with Dora and Frances?
(a) He becomes a priest.
(b) He moves.
(c) He gets a track scholarship.
(d) He contracts an STD.

5. What does Joe offer Father Stock in the hopes he will change his mind about a second collection at Mass?
(a) $2500.
(b) $500.
(c) $5000.
(d) $1000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the new pastor talking about when young Joe asked his father what she wants in church?

2. Which priest takes Joe around at the race and has a few too many drinks?

3. Who is young Joe saying goodbye to in Chapter 1?

4. What does Joe’s mother say when he says he wants to be either a priest or a businessman?

5. Which priest is Joe assistant to in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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