1. What is the priests reaction when Maria tells him Brigetta was one of the children he saw in the village?
(a) He says he understands why she did not run to him.
(b) He says he is glad she has friends.
(c) He could not believe he did not recognize his own daughter.
(d) He says he thought he had seen her.

2. When the mother rebukes her son for only being interested in the killing, how does the son reply?
(a) He says killing people is more fun than listening to stories.
(b) He says the lieutenant told him the Bible is not true.
(c) He laughs and says he is sorry.
(d) He says that he doesn't believe the holy book.

3. How do the people respond to his reappearance in the village?
(a) Only a few people gather at a distance and look at him, and no one comes to kiss his hand.
(b) They rush to greet him, crying because they thought he was dead.
(c) They act suspiciously as though they might call the police.
(d) They turn their backs on him and pretend he is not there.

4. What does the woman say she when she hears the priest say he has not repented of his sins and doesn't want to.
(a) That he is just saying that to spare the other prisoners.
(b) That he is speaking out of fear and a martyr is never afraid.
(c) She will write the bisdhop as soon as she gets out of jail.
(d) She will light a candle for him when she gets out of jail.

5. How does the boy's father explain to his son the need to tell the stories?
(a) He says the stories always have a happy ending.
(b) He says the stories will teach the children how to read.
(c) He says that the boy should humor his mother because she is sad.
(d) He says that now that the Church is gone, the stories are all they have.