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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. Who does Lefty tell Joe had actually contracted VD?
2. What does Joe drink in his bathroom in the morning the Archbishop is arriving for the blessing?
3. What is Bill doing when he visits DPs, which Joe does not think is a good idea?
4. Why does Joe think Bill looks down on the people of their parish?
5. How long does Joe have to prove he does not have VD?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Joe feel about having the local Cheerleaders at the blessing of his rectory?
2. What does Joe learn Father Felix is upset about during Bill’s party in Chapter 17?
3. What is Joe trying to get Father Felix to do at the beginning of Chapter 16?
4. Who is Bill’s friend Conklin?
5. How is the curate dressed when he goes to Joe’s office in Chapter 13, and what does Joe tell the curate to do?
6. What news do they receive while on retreat in Chapter 19 and how does Joe deal with the news?
7. What are Joe’s two criticisms of Bill’s first Mass in Chapter 12?
8. What is Joe disappointed to learn the curate cannot do, and what does Joe do about this in Chapter 13?
9. How does Bill tell Joe he feels after his wild night with Potter and Conklin?
10. What reason does Lefty suspect Conklin reported him to the Board of Health?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of Wheat that Springeth Green?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay comparing and contrasting Joe’s suburban rectory to his final station at Holy Cross. What does this final assignment signify for Joe as a pastor?
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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