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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, "J. Edgar, Joe, and Me".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the author secretly throw his Georgetown University prize?
(a) In the woods behind the seminary.
(b) Into the swamp behind the seminary.
(c) In the Potomac.
(d) In the Atlantic ocean.

2. The Touhy manhunt takes on the wartime symbolism of a hunt for who?
(a) Communists.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Nazis.
(d) Russians.

3. Where is the Chapel located?
(a) On the south side of the Potomac River.
(b) On the east side of the Potomac River.
(c) On the north side of the Potomac River.
(d) On the west side of the Potomac River.

4. Of what is Joe junior a sign?
(a) God's approval for the neighbors to see.
(b) There is a God.
(c) God's disapproval.
(d) Of shame.

5. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?
(a) A cheat.
(b) A spoiled priest.
(c) A thief.
(d) A mean-spirited priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joe feel about leaving the seminary?

2. What is outlined in this chapter of background history?

3. In November 1965, who sets himself on fire at the Pentagon?

4. No longer Father James, a priest, what is James Carroll?

5. Who believes human nature is incapable of good?

(see the answer key)

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