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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the woman who gossiped in Father Flynn's sermon do the night after she gossiped?
(a) Told the man she'd gossiped about him.
(b) Had a dream.
(c) Slept well.
(d) Left town.

2. What does Sister James say to Father Flynn as she leaves after their conversation in Scene 7?
(a) She has to get to class.
(b) She doesn't believe Sister Aloysius' accusations.
(c) She is leaving the church.
(d) She is going to go take a nap.

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

4. What does Father Flynn tell Sister James could happen to Sister Aloysius if her accusations became known?
(a) She could no longer be a nun.
(b) She would be promoted.
(c) She would lose her position as principal.
(d) She would be terribly angry.

5. What does Sister Aloysius say causes nuns to fall like dominoes?
(a) They are clumsy people.
(b) They are always looking up.
(c) Their habits catch on things.
(d) Their uncomfortable shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius ask Sister James to do when Sister Veronica is on the stone stairs?

2. Why does Mrs. Muller say Donald was sent to St. Nicholas instead of public school?

3. What does Mrs. Muller hint about Donald's nature?

4. What does Father Flynn say was his reason for meeting with Donald Muller?

5. Why doesn't Sister James think anyone will hit Donald Muller?

(see the answer key)

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