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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joe say has “set [the] diocese back a hundred years” (154)?
(a) Father Stock.
(b) Father Slaag.
(c) Father Day.
(d) Toohey.

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

3. What reason does Joe give to Dr. Wylie for his need to get tested for VD?
(a) Because the health inspector made him.
(b) In case he wants to be a chaplain.
(c) All the pastors are getting tested these days.
(d) He needs to get tested yearly to keep his church.

4. Why did Conklin and his mistress break up?
(a) He said he did not want to marry her.
(b) She cheated on him.
(c) She said she did not want to marry him.
(d) He cheated on her.

5. Who does Joe try to write a letter to after receiving the bad news of his assessment?
(a) Father Stock.
(b) The Archdiocese.
(c) Father Butler.
(d) The Chancery.

6. Where does Joe go at the start of Chapter 19?
(a) His parent’s house in Florida.
(b) Canada.
(c) To visit a friend in the hospital.
(d) His annual retreat.

7. Why does Bill say he cannot leave his friends behind?
(a) He is having too much fun with them.
(b) They will get mad at him.
(c) They are going to another bar.
(d) They are too drunk.

8. How does Joe tell Cooney he might attempt to get more money for his church after the assessment?
(a) He will take up a special collection.
(b) He is considering going after delinquent parishioners.
(c) He will begin a Dollar-a-Sunday Club.
(d) He will increase the fee for the Annual Offering System.

9. Who does Joe call to try to find out the curate’s full name?
(a) The Archdiocese.
(b) The seminary.
(c) Toohey.
(d) The Highway Department.

10. Where does Brad say he has landed a new job?
(a) The local community college.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Great Badger’s Shopping News paper.
(d) Great Badger Liquor store.

11. Where is Greg according to the postcard Joe receives from him in Chapter 25?
(a) Africa.
(b) Canada.
(c) Sweden.
(d) England.

12. How long does Joe have to prove he does not have VD?
(a) 48 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

13. Why does Brad fault Joe for Greg not reporting for induction at the end of Chapter 25?
(a) Joe told Greg not to report for induction.
(b) Joe told Greg to flee the country.
(c) Joe told Greg to follow his conscience.
(d) Joe told Greg the church was against war.

14. Who has left a note with Father Bill’s full name on Joe’s desk?
(a) Father Bill.
(b) The mailman.
(c) Father Felix.
(d) Mrs. P.

15. Who does Joe find out will be coming to the Archbishop’s blessing, much to his dismay?
(a) Toohey.
(b) Mr. Lane’s Cheerleaders.
(c) Jugglers.
(d) The Archbishop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What thing that Joe had never seen does he liken the priesthood to in Chapter 18?

2. Why do Lefty and Joe become sudden heroes in Chapter 27?

3. What does Joe injure while playing ball with Bill in Chapter 24?

4. Who enters when Joe is on the phone with Dom in Chapter 26?

5. Who visits Joe regarding Greg in Chapter 25?

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