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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Joe go for confession with Father Day in Chapter 8?
(a) Joe’s rectory.
(b) The hospital.
(c) Father Day’s parish.
(d) His study.

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

3. 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) Father Stock to admit he was wrong.
(c) His wallet so he can steal the money he collected.
(d) His things so he can leave for good.

4. How many years does Joe spend at Archdiocesan Charities?
(a) 17.
(b) 25.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

5. Who is the housekeeper at Holy Faith?
(a) Mrs. Slaag.
(b) Mrs. Cox.
(c) Mrs. Dixon.
(d) Mrs. Hacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the HR 369 bill fund if passed?

2. What does Joe excel at in Immaculata High School?

3. What church is Joe appointed assistant in Chapter 6?

4. Who wrote the novel Wheat that Springeth Green?

5. What does Joe discover about Father Van Slaag which makes him think he is a saint?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joe come to believe Father Slaag is a true saint In Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 2, why does Joe think he wants to be like his Uncle Bobby when he grows up?

3. Why does Lefty feel Joe is in line to be next Director at Charities, and how does this leave Joe feeling?

4. Describe Joe’s confession to Father Day in Chapter 8.

5. What does Father Stock tell Joe he will be doing during his first Mass in Chapter 5, and how does Joe feel about this?

6. What does Mr. Lane offer in order to get his children into the church school?

7. Who is Jim Gurrier, introduced in Chapter 8?

8. Describe Joe and Ivy’s conversation about God at the end of Chapter 1.

9. What does Brad’s pastor tell Joe at the end of Chapter 9?

10. What is Joe’s relationship with the Rector’s hair shirt in Chapter 4?

(see the answer keys)

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