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

2. Who does Joe feel are “in a class by themselves...[having] the power to turn water and wine into [the Lord’s] body” (10).
(a) Nuns.
(b) Priests.
(c) Saints.
(d) The Blessed Mother.

3. What is the name of the establishment Joe and Lefty are having drinks at and discussing why Joe got sent to Charities in Chapter 7?
(a) The Athletic Club.
(b) The Robin Hood Room.
(c) The Peter Pan pub.
(d) The Captain Hook Club.

4. What does Joe’s mother say when he says he wants to be either a priest or a businessman?
(a) Joe’s mother tells him to be a businessman.
(b) Joe’s mother tells him to be both, like Father Stock.
(c) Joe’s mother tells him not to be either.
(d) Joe’s mother tells him to be a priest.

5. Why does Bob Rooney take on most of the responsibilities at his parish?
(a) He is a control freak.
(b) His pastor has a drinking problem.
(c) He is a perfectionist.
(d) His pastor thinks that is his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Stock do when a homeless man does not pay for his ice cream?

2. Who does Joe think he would marry if he followed his Uncle Bobby’s footsteps?

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

4. What holiday is it at the beginning of Chapter 7?

5. What does the housekeeper’s dog, Boots, do to passersby?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Joe contracts and STD at the end of Chapter 3?

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

4. How does Joe behave at the retreat in Chapter 4?

5. What does Brad call Joe asking if he will have his parishioners pray for in Chapter 9?

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

7. What does Ed Butler discuss with Joe in Chapter 7, and what is Joe’s advice?

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

9. What does Joe’s dad tell the party goers that Joe asked him while listening to the priest discuss the Dollar-A-Sunday club at church?

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

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