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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the sailor in Father Flynn's opening sermon navigate?
(a) By the stars.
(b) Using a compass.
(c) He doesn't navigate.
(d) He has help from the captain.

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

3. According to Father Flynn, when you're at the free throw line, it's you versus who?
(a) The hoop.
(b) The ball.
(c) The clock.
(d) Yourself.

4. Why is Sister James late to Sister Aloysius' office for her meeting with Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius?
(a) She forgot about the meeting.
(b) She lost her watch.
(c) Her class ran late.
(d) She took a detour through the convent.

5. In Scene 4, what does Sister Aloysius tell Sister James they cannot do when Sister James states she can't be sure anything happened between Donald Muller and Father Flynn?
(a) Go to the Monsignor.
(b) Wait for something to happen.
(c) Call Donald's mother.
(d) Talk to Donald Muller.

6. What does Sister Aloysius say it is important for children to have?
(a) A fierce moral guardian.
(b) Faith.
(c) Plenty of free time.
(d) Good parents.

7. What does Sister Aloysius compare Donald Muller and Father Flynn to during Scene 4?
(a) A father and son.
(b) A sheep and a wolf.
(c) A squirrel and a hawk.
(d) A cat and a dog.

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

9. In Father Flynn's opening sermon, he mentions what event that happened the year before the play takes place?
(a) The Supreme Court's Miranda decision.
(b) France performs an underground nuclear test.
(c) The release of the first Beatles album.
(d) President Kennedy's assassination.

10. What does Sister Aloysius think of the children's dance class?
(a) It's a good form of exercise.
(b) It will build strong muscles.
(c) It is a good creative outlet.
(d) It's a waste of time.

11. In Scene 4, what does Sister Aloysius say she thinks Monsignor Benedict does not know?
(a) The location of the White House.
(b) Who the principal of the school is.
(c) What Father Flynn teaches.
(d) Who is President of the United States.

12. What does Sister Aloysius say will have its consequence tomorrow?
(a) Sister James' good teaching.
(b) Father Flynn's sermon.
(c) Every good deed.
(d) Every easy choice.

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

14. In Scene 4, who does Sister Aloysius say founded their order?
(a) Sister Ignacious.
(b) Saint Christopher.
(c) The blessed Mother Seton.
(d) Saint Nicholas.

15. How does Sister Aloysius react to Father Flynn's reason for meeting privately with Donald Muller?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is relieved.
(c) She is delighted.
(d) She thinks he is lying.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Father Flynn's childhood acquaintance, Timmy Mathisson?

3. According to Sister Aloysius, what is satisfaction?

4. What does Sister Aloysius say boys are made of?

5. What does Sister Aloysius say happened to her husband?

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