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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "A Priest Forever".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changes James' life and leads to a weekly review of two poems?
(a) A literature course in school.
(b) Patrick Hughes' friendship.
(c) A summer writing workshop taught by Allen Tate.
(d) A visit by Allen Tate to the college.

2. Who becomes to James, for the first time, a man with whom he can identify?
(a) Jesus.
(b) The Pope.
(c) His father.
(d) John the Baptist.

3. For years what does James wonder about his father?
(a) Why he married his mother.
(b) Why he left the seminary.
(c) How he decides to join the FBI.
(d) How his anti-war stance would affect his father.

4. Mary points out distinctive features and size as her tours near this building, which is also known as the Pentagon.
(a) Department of War Building.
(b) The FBI Headquarters.
(c) The Secret Service Building.
(d) Protection Agency.

5. How does James interpret the experiences of their lives in Christian terms?
(a) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
(b) Those without sin cast the first stone.
(c) They no not what they do.
(d) As the cross they must bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite years of religious training as an altar boy, catechism and religion classes, how is James regarding the Bible and theology?

2. To what does the author flash back?

3. James Carroll reminisces on experiences as a young boy growing up in what city?

4. Where does Joe Carroll work to support his family?

5. How many years later does James break his vow and leave the priesthood?

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