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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it at the start of Chapter 8?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1963.

2. For what reason do they keep Paddy on as Director despite him not being at the church often?
(a) Parishioners love his sermons.
(b) He is best friends with the Archdiocese.
(c) He is easy to work with.
(d) He is always able to cover the annual deficit.

3. What does Joe regret he says about Father Slaag during a poker game at St. Isodoer’s in Chapter 6?
(a) That he does not do his job.
(b) That he is not a saint.
(c) That he is mean.
(d) That he is never around.

4. What does the Rector give to Hrdlicka, which Joe convinces him to give to Joe before he leaves?
(a) The Rector’s robe.
(b) The Rector’s cross.
(c) The Rector’s hair shirt.
(d) The Rector’s bible.

5. What good news does Joe get at the start of Chapter 10?
(a) He will have a curate.
(b) He can take a vacation.
(c) The church has received a large anonymous donation.
(d) He can retire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Joe feel are “in a class by themselves...[having] the power to turn water and wine into [the Lord’s] body” (10).

2. What does Joe bring into his room so he can practice contemplation alone?

3. Why does Bob Rooney take on most of the responsibilities at his parish?

4. Why does Joe think his church has been singled out for after Brad’s article is published?

5. What does Joe begin to carry to fend off Boots?

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