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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When speaking about doubt in Scene 1, what does Father Flynn say is worse than a society sharing a sense of despair?
(a) A society in fear.
(b) A joy not shared.
(c) A private calamity.
(d) Lies.

2. What disease did Father Flynn's childhood acquaintance, Timmy Mathisson get?
(a) TB.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Ringworms.
(d) Spinal meningitis.

3. In Scene 2, who is described as watchful, reserved, and unsentimental?
(a) Sister Aloysius.
(b) Sister James.
(c) Donald Muller.
(d) Father Flynn.

4. What happens to the crew of the ship in the parable of the sailor?
(a) They all become rich.
(b) All but one drown.
(c) All die of disease.
(d) All are saved.

5. In the opening scene of the play, Father Flynn describes the sailor's dilemma as what?
(a) A trivial matter.
(b) A loss of hope.
(c) A nuisance.
(d) A crisis of faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sister Aloysius, what is satisfaction?

2. In Scene 1, what does Father Flynn say that only God knows about the isolated affected people?

3. What does Father Flynn tell Ralph he thinks is funny?

4. According to Sister Aloysius, what is a form of laziness?

5. Who teaches the physical education and religion classes?

(see the answer key)

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