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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Scene 2, who is described as watchful, reserved, and unsentimental?
(a) Sister James.
(b) Donald Muller.
(c) Sister Aloysius.
(d) Father Flynn.

3. What does Father Flynn tell the boys girls will do if you approach them with "filthy paws?"
(a) Ask the boys to wash.
(b) Tell the boys they're gross.
(c) Scream.
(d) Run like they're being chased by the Red Chinese.

4. Why does Sister Aloysius say they cannot go to the Monsignor with their suspicions about Father Flynn?
(a) They will get fired.
(b) He would believe anything Father Flynn said.
(c) Donald Muller could be expelled.
(d) Father Flynn could get fired.

5. What does Sister Aloysius say boys are made of?
(a) God's good intentions.
(b) Sticks and stones.
(c) Gravel, soot, and tar paper.
(d) Snips and snails and puppy dog tails.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides taking the students for ice cream, what other trip does Father Flynn suggest for the boys?

2. Who teaches the physical education and religion classes?

3. In Scene 5, who serves the tea?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Scene 1, why does Father Flynn say a private calamity is worse than a public one?

2. In Scene 1, why does the sailor in Father Flynn's sermon feel despair when clouds cover the sky?

3. In Scene 5, when Father Flynn says that the sound of the wind must have been very lonely in frontier days, under what circumstance does Sister Aloysius say it would be lonely?

4. Why does Sister Aloysius say she cannot close her eyes to the situation with Father Flynn and Donald Muller?

5. Why does Father Flynn say it's important to have a routine for shooting a free throw?

6. When Sister Aloysius says good teachers are never content, what does she mean?

7. In Scene 5, what makes Father Flynn have an idea to preach a sermon on intolerance?

8. Why does Father Flynn compare the sailor's despair to a crisis of faith?

9. In Scene 4, why does Sister Aloysius say that she cannot live her life in innocence?

10. Why does Sister Aloysius say that it makes sense for Father Flynn to take interest in Donald Muller?

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