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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the neighbor Joe thinks about in Chapter 1 who does not like him?
(a) Roscoe.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Frances.
(d) Bobby.

2. What does Joe drop on Catfish Toohey’s foot during the Easter play in Chapter 2?
(a) A brick.
(b) The cross.
(c) A block of wood.
(d) A microphone.

3. What year is it at the start of Chapter 8?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1941.

4. Why does Joe feel his appointment at Holy Faith makes sense?
(a) His parents had donated to Holy Faith.
(b) He and Father Slaag are some of the few contemplatives.
(c) He knows Father Slaag.
(d) It is the best church and Joe was the best seminarian.

5. What does Father Stock do when a homeless man does not pay for his ice cream?
(a) He slaps it out of the man’s hand.
(b) He tells him it’s on the house.
(c) He offers to help him get a job.
(d) He brings the man to the rectory and gives him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe’s seminary class debate during their first meeting after graduation?

2. What nickname does Joe receive at seminary because of his behavior?

3. What is the name of the establishment Joe and Lefty are having drinks at and discussing why Joe got sent to Charities in Chapter 7?

4. Where was Father Joe sent after his time at Holy Faith?

5. What does Joe begin to carry to fend off Boots?

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