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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason do they keep Paddy on as Director despite him not being at the church often?
(a) He is easy to work with.
(b) He is always able to cover the annual deficit.
(c) Parishioners love his sermons.
(d) He is best friends with the Archdiocese.

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

3. Who picks Conklin up after dinner in Chapter 18?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His mistress.
(d) His wife.

4. What does Joe’s seminary class debate during their first meeting after graduation?
(a) Secular vs. religious clergy.
(b) How to raise money for the church.
(c) The role of church in the community.
(d) Contemplation vs. doing the job of a priest.

5. What is Father Stock’s nickname at church?
(a) Father Money.
(b) Dollar Bill.
(c) Stocks and Bonds.
(d) Father Dough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Joe call to try to find out the curate’s full name?

2. Why do Joe and Bill begin to visit rectories in person in Chapter 15?

3. What does 15-year-old Joe begin to do in his cellar over the summer in Chapter 3?

4. Why is Joe concerned about finding out Father Bill’s full name?

5. When Joe returns to the rectory after the retreat, who is missing?

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