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

2. What is Father Stock’s nickname at church?
(a) Father Dough.
(b) Stocks and Bonds.
(c) Father Money.
(d) Dollar Bill.

3. What does Joe drop on Catfish Toohey’s foot during the Easter play in Chapter 2?
(a) A brick.
(b) A block of wood.
(c) The cross.
(d) A microphone.

4. What does Delbert Freeman yell out about Joe just before the sack race in Chapter 2?
(a) Delbert says Joe is a loser.
(b) Delbert says Joe’s dad is a bootlegger.
(c) Delbert makes fun of Joe’s short stature.
(d) Delbert says Joe’s uncle is a thief.

5. Who leaves the seminary to join the Trappists in Chapter 4?
(a) Hrdlicka.
(b) Cooney.
(c) Toohey.
(d) Mooney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe yell out to get the attention of one of the female party goers at his house in Chapter 1?

2. Why does Joe feel he is being blamed for the Rector’s death in Chapter 4?

3. What does Joe find on his ankles at the end of Chapter 6?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Dora, introduced in Chapter 3?

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

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

5. What does Joe give to Father Stock in hopes he will decide against the special collection?

6. What good news does Joe receive in Chapter 10?

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

8. What does Brad offer to give Joe for his church bulletin in Chapter 9?

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

10. What is Joe’s impression of the new curate when he arrives in Chapter 11?

(see the answer keys)

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