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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rector give to Hrdlicka, which Joe convinces him to give to Joe before he leaves?

2. What happens to the Rector the day Joe was to return his hair shirt?

3. Why did some people think Joe’s transfer to Charities made no sense?

4. Where does Joe go for confession with Father Day in Chapter 8?

5. What does Joe regret he says about Father Slaag during a poker game at St. Isodoer’s in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sister Agatha tell Joe about being a a secular priest rather than a priest in the religious order?

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

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

4. Why does Joe think his appointment with Father Slaag makes perfect sense?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the significance of Joe’s childhood experience. Consider Joe’s father and Uncle Bobby’s business in particular. What impact does this experience have on Joe’s growth?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the voice of Father Joe Hackett. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text and analyze whether this is a positive or negative voice.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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