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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the priest wake up after meeting the man with the gun?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In jail.
(c) In the home of the Lehrs, a brother and sister from Germany.
(d) Inside the small church.

2. Why is the lieutenant eager to hunt down the priest?
(a) He has an intense hatred of priests and the church.
(b) He wants the Police Chief's job.
(c) He thinks hunting a man is better than hunting deer.
(d) He sees it as a chance for a promotion.

3. What is the boy looking for when he knocks on Mr. Trench's door?
(a) The post office.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A handout.

4. Although there is no love between him and the woman, how does the priest feel about Brigetta, his daughter?
(a) He feels that she is the visible reminder of his sin.
(b) He feels a love and responsibility.
(c) He feels it would be better for them to remain strangers.
(d) He feels that he will one day be able to send her away.

5. What does Father José reply when the priest begs him to help him?
(a) Father José refuses and tells him to go away.
(b) Father José agrees, seeing this a chance to redeem himself.
(c) Father José agrees but the police arrive at that moment.
(d) Father José pretends he does not understand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the boy react to the man at the door?

2. What is the secret sin of the running priest?

3. At first, what does the woman who speaks to the priest believe about him?

4. How does the priest rationalize his guilt over the murdered hostage?

5. To what Biblical character does the priest compare the mestizo?

(see the answer key)

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