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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. Who wrote the novel Wheat that Springeth Green?
(a) J.F. Powers.
(b) J.D. Salinger.
(c) J.D. Powers
(d) J.P. Flowers.

2. Who carries Joe upstairs to his room in Chapter 1?
(a) Joe’s mother.
(b) Joe’s father.
(c) Ivy.
(d) Uncle Bobby.

3. In addition to the money, what does Joe bring to Dora on their first date?
(a) Carnations.
(b) Beers.
(c) Candy.
(d) Roses.

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

5. What church is Joe appointed assistant in Chapter 6?
(a) Church of the Holy Cross.
(b) Holy Cross.
(c) Holy Faith.
(d) Holy Harmony.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why does Joe feel his appointment at Holy Faith makes sense?

4. Who makes a date with Joe, but says it will cost him $20?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joe behave at the retreat in Chapter 4?

2. What does Brad offer to give Joe for his church bulletin in Chapter 9?

3. What does Father Stock tell Joe he will be doing during his first Mass in Chapter 5, and how does Joe feel about this?

4. What does Joe give to Father Stock in hopes he will decide against the special collection?

5. Why does Lefty feel Joe is in line to be next Director at Charities, and how does this leave Joe feeling?

6. What is Joe’s impression of the new curate when he arrives in Chapter 11?

7. What does Joe’s dad tell the party goers that Joe asked him while listening to the priest discuss the Dollar-A-Sunday club at church?

8. What does Ed Butler discuss with Joe in Chapter 7, and what is Joe’s advice?

9. Describe Joe’s confession to Father Day in Chapter 8.

10. What is Joe’s relationship with the Rector’s hair shirt in Chapter 4?

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