Saints For All Occasions Quiz

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In Chapter 11 why did Theresa not take Patrick with her when she left Nora and Charlie's apartment? (from Part 4: 1958-1967)

Theresa believed they would all be better off if she left.

Theresa believed she was being led by God to leave Nora and Charlie's apartment.

Theresa was haunted because she did not love Patrick the way she thought she should.

Theresa planned to join a convent and knew she could not take the baby with her.

Why does Brian tell John that Patrick did not read the Globe? (from Part 7: 2009 Chapter 21 and Part 8: 2009)

In order to explain why Patrick never mentioned the article to John.

In order to keep John from feeling guilty about Patrick's death.

Brian said this because Bridget suggested it was because of the article that Patrick died.

Brian said this because Patrick did not usually read the Globe.

Why are Nora and Charlie having more fun with Brian than with their other children? (from Part 6: 1975-1976)

Nora and Charlie have other children they can use as babysitters.

Nora and Charlie are happier in their new home.

Nora and Charlie are actually more stressed with Brian because they have so many more expenses.

Nora and Charlie are older and not as anxious.

In Chapter 13, why did Nora think that John should be the one to initiate a reconciliation with Patrick? (from Part 5: 2009)

Nora thought John should initiate the reconciliation because he initiated the silence.

Nora had no opinion who should have started the reconciliation.

Nora thought John was responsible for the estrangement because of the article in the Globe.

Nora knew that Patrick would never willingly initiate a reconciliation.

In Chapter 16, why does Patrick tell his mother that he could not let the boys beat Fergie without stepping in? (from Part 6: 1975-1976)

Fergie had stood up for Patrick when kids told him that Charlie was not really his father.

Fergie had stepped in and helped Patrick when boys were beating on him.

Fergie kept the priests from abusing Patrick at school.

Fergie let Patrick cheat off his tests so he could get better grades.