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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Father Flynn tell Ralph he thinks is funny?
(a) Ralph is sitting on the bench.
(b) That Ralph's shorts are too short.
(c) Ralph's last name.
(d) That Ralph never gets a foul shot.

3. In Father Flynn's sermon on doubt, what did he say binds people together?
(a) Hopelessness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Joy.
(d) God.

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

5. In what year does the play take place?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1964.
(d) 2001.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the parable of the sailor, what is the raft made of?

2. Sister Aloysius says the heart must be warm, but the ___ must be cold.

3. What happens after the sailor sets his course in the parable of the sailor?

4. Father Flynn tells the boys that people won't think they look silly when they do what?

5. What does Father Flynn say about shooting from the free throw line?

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