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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 leaves the seminary to join the Trappists in Chapter 4?
(a) Hrdlicka.
(b) Mooney.
(c) Toohey.
(d) Cooney.

2. Why were people annoyed with Joe during his last years at seminary as explained at the start of Chapter 6?
(a) He played music too loud.
(b) He had a “holier than thou attitude” (66).
(c) He was lazy.
(d) He talked incessantly.

3. After proceeding with the special collection for both Masses, what does Joe go to the office to try to get?
(a) His wallet so he can steal the money he collected.
(b) His $500 check.
(c) His things so he can leave for good.
(d) Father Stock to admit he was wrong.

4. Who is the housekeeper at Holy Faith?
(a) Mrs. Cox.
(b) Mrs. Slaag.
(c) Mrs. Hacket.
(d) Mrs. Dixon.

5. What does 15-year-old Joe begin to do in his cellar over the summer in Chapter 3?
(a) Write about his life.
(b) Pray.
(c) Drink, smoke, and look at pornography.
(d) Play music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which priest takes Joe around at the race and has a few too many drinks?

2. What does Joe see in the beginning of Chapter 4 in the Rector’s study while his is a seminarian?

3. What does Joe’s mother say when he says he wants to be either a priest or a businessman?

4. What does new potential parishioner Mr. Lane try to use his money to get from Joe?

5. What does Joe excel at in Immaculata High School?

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