1. What is the primary theme of "The Ballad of Father Gilligan"?
- A. Redemption and forgiveness
- B. Hardship and exhaustion
- C. Faith and spirituality
- D. Death and mourning
Correct Answer: B. Hardship and exhaustion
2. Why does Father Gilligan feel restless and sorrowful?
- A. Because he cannot sleep at night
- B. Due to the constant deaths among his parishioners
- C. Because he misses his family
- D. Because he is hungry
Correct Answer: B. Due to the constant deaths among his parishioners
3. What does Father Gilligan experience while praying on the chair?
- A. He dreams of a peaceful world
- B. He receives a divine message
- C. He falls asleep and dreams of his childhood
- D. He hears music playing softly
Correct Answer: B. He receives a divine message
4. What role does the angel play in the poem?
- A. It guides Father Gilligan to rest
- B. It brings news of impending death
- C. It helps Father Gilligan with his daily tasks
- D. It sings songs to comfort the sick
Correct Answer: A. It guides Father Gilligan to rest
5. According to the poem, what does God do during Father Gilligan's sleep?
- A. Sends an angel to comfort him
- B. Creates a storm to test his faith
- C. Provides him with visions of heaven
- D. Sends him a message through a dream
Correct Answer: A. Sends an angel to comfort him
6. What emotion does Father Gilligan feel upon realizing the man has died?
- A. Relief
- B. Anger
- C. Grief
- D. Happiness
Correct Answer: C. Grief
7. How does Father Gilligan respond upon learning of the man's death?
- A. He prays for forgiveness
- B. He cries in sorrow
- C. He rides hastily to the man's home
- D. He falls into a deep sleep
Correct Answer: C. He rides hastily to the man's home
8. What is the significance of the phrase "Mavrone, Mavrone!" in the poem?
- A. It signifies happiness and joy
- B. It expresses shock and dismay
- C. It means farewell and goodbye
- D. It represents peace and tranquility
Correct Answer: B. It expresses shock and dismay
9. How does the poem portray Father Gilligan's dedication to his parishioners?
- A. He often forgets his duties
- B. He works tirelessly day and night
- C. He spends his time in leisure activities
- D. He refuses to help those in need
Correct Answer: B. He works tirelessly day and night
10. What does the phrase "half-lying on the chair" suggest about Father Gilligan?
- A. He is relaxed and comfortable
- B. He is half asleep and half awake
- C. He is physically exhausted
- D. He is dreaming vividly
Correct Answer: B. He is half asleep and half awake
11. How does the poem depict Father Gilligan's relationship with God?
- A. God punishes Father Gilligan for his sins
- B. God rewards Father Gilligan for his hard work
- C. God challenges Father Gilligan's faith
- D. God supports Father Gilligan in times of need
Correct Answer: D. God supports Father Gilligan in times of need
12. What is the significance of the stars in the poem?
- A. They symbolize Father Gilligan's dreams
- B. They represent the passing of time
- C. They signify God's presence and guidance
- D. They mark the end of the day
Correct Answer: C. They signify God's presence and guidance
13. How does Father Gilligan react upon realizing he had fallen asleep?
- A. He laughs at his own folly
- B. He feels ashamed and guilty
- C. He decides to take a vacation
- D. He asks for forgiveness from his parishioners
Correct Answer: B. He feels ashamed and guilty
14. What is the mood of the poem as Father Gilligan rushes to the sick man's home?
- A. Joyful
- B. Melancholic
- C. Tense
- D. Peaceful
Correct Answer: C. Tense
15. What does the phrase "green sods lay" refer to in the poem?
- A. Freshly mowed grass
- B. Graves
- C. Piles of leaves
- D. Farmland
Correct Answer: B. Graves
16. According to the poem, why does Father Gilligan believe God sent an angel to him?
- A. To punish him for his negligence
- B. To help him in his time of need
- C. To deliver a warning about impending danger
- D. To show him a vision of paradise
Correct Answer: B. To help him in his time of need
17. What does the phrase "rode with little care" indicate about Father Gilligan's urgency?
- A. He was cautious and slow
- B. He was reckless and fast
- C. He was indifferent and uncaring
- D. He was thoughtful and deliberate
Correct Answer: B. He was reckless and fast
18. How does the poem depict Father Gilligan's emotional state upon learning of the man's death?
- A. He is relieved
- B. He is devastated
- C. He is indifferent
- D. He is overjoyed
Correct Answer: B. He is devastated
19. What lesson does Father Gilligan learn by the end of the poem?
- A. The importance of rest and self-care
- B. The inevitability of death
- C. The power of prayer and faith
- D. The significance of wealth and material possessions
Correct Answer: C. The power of prayer and faith
20. How does the poem conclude Father Gilligan's story?
- A. He retires from his duties
- B. He falls asleep once more
- C. He continues to serve his parishioners
- D. He leaves the town forever
Correct Answer: C. He continues to serve his parishioners
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