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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. According to the Cure de Torcy, what does the world need to overthrow the devil?
(a) Discipline
(b) A crucifix
(c) Holy Water
(d) A rosary

2. Why is Mlle Chantal being sent away to a boarding school?
(a) To preserve a secret
(b) To learn etiquette
(c) To get a rich husband
(d) To travel

3. What does the young priest feel about God in this difficult time?
(a) He rejects Him
(b) He is giving him the strength he needs
(c) He has abandoned him
(d) He will provide inspiration when the time is right

4. What upcoming event preoccupies the thoughts of the young priest?
(a) Lunch at the Chateau
(b) A visit from the Bishop
(c) A budget meeting
(d) Hearing confessions

5. Who is M. Pamyre?
(a) The head of the Knights of Columbus
(b) The school principal
(c) The local grocer
(d) The postmaster

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Dean of Blangermont chide the young priest about?

2. What does the Cure de Torcy believe about Dr. Delbende's death?

3. Which child seems to hold some promise out of all the students?

4. What did the grocer send to the young priest?

5. What does the housekeeper demand right away?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the priest behave after he receives the letter requesting his resignation?

2. What are the priest's thoughts about keeping a diary?

3. Describe the scenario when Mlle Chantal approaches the priest after mass one morning.

4. What information does Mlle Louise share with the priest and how does he feel about knowing it?

5. How does the young priest behave after he learns from the Cure de Torcy how the parishioners feel about him?

6. What budget-related decision has the young priest reversed?

7. Explain the circumstances of the suspicion encircling the boy, Sulpice Mitonnet.

8. What are the supernatural events that occur during Mlle Chantal's confession?

9. In addition to the injustice seen in Dr. Delbende's life, how else does the author show the theme of injustice in this chapter?

10. Explain the embarrassing situation the priest has with a local grocer.

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