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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Greene's contrast between the two priests in the story?
(a) One refuses his responsibility but the other tries to run away from responsibility.
(b) One is a whisky priest and the other is not.
(c) Both men are sinners and cannot be considered good priests, yet they choose very different paths.
(d) The only difference is that one of them is married.

2. After the brandy is taken, what does the priest do?
(a) He runs.
(b) He offers to get more brandy for the man.
(c) He begis acting like he is insane.
(d) He tells of seeing a priest near Carmen.

3. With what knowledge does the priest continue on to the village.
(a) He knows he can finally repent but there is no one to absolve him.
(b) Now he is certain the police are waiting for him there.
(c) He is sure the Yankee is not the American murderer.
(d) He knows that the Yankee is already dead.

4. What does the seller of alcoholic beverages offer the priest?
(a) The man offers him one bottle of wine plus a bottle of brandy.
(b) He offers him a case of red wine.
(c) He offers him tequila and whisky.
(d) He offers him some rum from Cuba.

5. How does the Chief of Police react when he sees the alcohol?
(a) He becomes angry because there is a prohibition on alcohol.
(b) He knows the seller so he pretends not to see.
(c) He confiscates the alcohol and leaves.
(d) The Chief's face lights up at the sight of the alcohol and he sits down to join the drinkers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Greene's continued contrast of the two priests?

2. Where do the police take the man they do not recognize as being a priest?

3. How does Greene set up the scene to show the despair of Father José?

4. What does the priest mean when he says he won't be returning the way he came?

5. How does the priest seek assistance in the city?

(see the answer key)

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