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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. Why do Lefty and Joe become sudden heroes in Chapter 27?
(a) For leaving the priesthood because of their disillusionment with the financial side of things.
(b) For joining the army to fight for their country.
(c) For stopping an attempted robbery at Great Badger.
(d) They managed to raise enough money to save their churches.

2. What does the health inspector tell Joe he is suspected of in Chapter 26?
(a) Spreading the flu.
(b) Unsanitary facilities.
(c) Having a venereal disease.
(d) Discouraging parishioners from going to the doctor.

3. Who does Lefty tell Joe had actually contracted VD?
(a) Conklin.
(b) Potter.
(c) Father Felix.
(d) Bill.

4. What is happening at Badger liquor store when Lefty and Joe arrive in Chapter 27?
(a) A sale.
(b) A heist.
(c) Nothing, the store is closed.
(d) A surprise party.

5. Why does Joe think Bill looks down on the people of their parish?
(a) They are unkind.
(b) They do not go to church enough.
(c) They are not poor enough.
(d) They are not wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe refer to God as in reference to people “giving blindly...for the love of God” (280).

2. Who does Lefty say is to blame for reporting him as a VD suspect?

3. What does Joe finally tell the new curate he has yet to tell Joe in Chapter 13?

4. Where does Joe learn Mr. Barnes is now working after being fired from the Licensed Vinters?

5. What baseball team does Joe like to watch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Joe’s imaginary conversation with the Arch regarding his assessment like in Chapter 21?

2. What do Lefty and Joe watch happens on TV while at Joe’s rectory in Chapter 27?

3. How does Joe describe the priesthood in Chapter 18?

4. How is the curate dressed when he goes to Joe’s office in Chapter 13, and what does Joe tell the curate to do?

5. What do Joe and Father Felix typically do together on the weekends?

6. What does Barb tell Joe about her son Greg when she runs into him at the Badger liquor store?

7. Who is Bill’s friend Conklin?

8. What is the celibacy discussion Bill’s guests have in Chapter 17?

9. What happens as a result of the attempted robbery Joe and Lefty are seen to have thwarted at Great Badger?

10. What does Joe do just before the Arch is to arrive for the blessing in Chapter 28?

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