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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teaches the physical education and religion classes?
(a) Sister James.
(b) Father Flynn.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Sister Veronica.

2. Sister Aloysius says the heart must be warm, but the ___ must be cold.
(a) Hands.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Wits.

3. When the isolated affected people in Father Flynn's opening sermon ask God for help, what is His reply?
(a) Yes.
(b) Silence.
(c) No.
(d) Anger.

4. 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.

5. What is Sister Aloysius' function at the school?
(a) She is principal.
(b) She teaches literature.
(c) She is in charge of the infirmary.
(d) She teaches history.

6. As the days roll on, what does the sailor in Father Flynn's sermon start to have?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Feelings of hope.
(d) Feelings of excitement.

7. How does Father Flynn end his opening sermon?
(a) By asking the congregation to cast aside doubt.
(b) He simply walks off.
(c) With a hymn.
(d) By saying Amen.

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

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

10. When did William London's nose start to bleed?
(a) During morning recess.
(b) During the pledge of allegiance.
(c) During lunch.
(d) During gym class.

11. Who is described as having a bit of sunshine in his/her heart, but reserved?
(a) Father Flynn.
(b) Donald Muller.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Sister James.

12. In Scene 2, what does Sister Aloysius want Sister James to be with the children?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Alert.
(c) Caring.
(d) Easygoing.

13. Who does Father Flynn say stands like a parking meter?
(a) Sister Aloysius.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Himself.
(d) Donald.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 4, what does Sister Aloysius say she thinks Monsignor Benedict does not know?

2. How did Sister James feel about last year's Christmas Pageant?

3. What does Father Flynn believe is the danger at the free throw line?

4. In Scene 5, who serves the tea?

5. What happens to the ship in the parable of the sailor told by Father Flynn in Scene 1?

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