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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When speaking with Sister James, why does Father Flynn say his is reluctant to try to repair the damage done by Sister Aloysius' accusations?
(a) He doesn't want to do further harm.
(b) He could get fired.
(c) He thinks Sister James won't support him.
(d) He knows he deserves it.

3. What does Sister Aloysius say is dying across the country?
(a) Good teaching methods.
(b) Grammar skills.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Penmanship.

4. In the parable of the sailor, what is the raft made of?
(a) Spars.
(b) A lifeboat.
(c) Cargo boxes.
(d) Reeds.

5. In Scene 7, what does Father Flynn compare Sister Aloysius to?
(a) A clever fox.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A block of ice.
(d) A whale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Christmas song does Sister Aloysius say is heretical?

2. What is Sister James' reaction when Sister Aloysius tells her she was married before she took her vows?

3. In Scene 3, what is Father Flynn wearing?

4. According to Sister Aloysius, what is satisfaction?

5. What is Sister James doing when Scene 7 begins?

(see the answer key)

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