The Lilies of the Field Test
Before Homer came what were the three main problems the nuns had to face? -
ANS-poverty and lack of resources, hunger, they did not speak English
Examples of Homer caring for the nuns before building the chapel - ANS-Driving them
to Mass, buying groceries, bringing them a tun, doing repairs to their home and farm
even though he wasn't paid
Explain the comparison between the Good Samaritan and Homer's immediate efforts -
ANS-The Good Samaritan treated the man's injuries; Homer treated the nuns
immediate needs for a roof repair and food
Foreshadowing (hints from the text) examples on chapel building - ANS-Homer clears
the foundation area, and he is interested in the structure of the local church
Give one example of evidence that the nuns achieved their goal - ANS-At the end of the
book there are four new bulidings on the farm; they include a school and housing for
troubled Spanish youth
Give two examples showing that Homer was a religious man - ANS-He carried a Bible
with him and he attended the Baptist church when he was in the city
How did Father Gomez influence the town citizens regarding the chapel - ANS-He made
them feel guilty so they donated bricks
How did the unreasonable thing happen with Homer's help? - ANS-Homer did the work
to start the chapel; his example inspired the local people to donate and help so that the
chapel was built.
How do the people in the Good Samaritan story that passed the injured man compare to
the townspeople? - ANS-Both ignored someone in need that was right in front of them.
How does Homer's relationship with the townspeople compare with the Good
Samaritan's relationship with the injured man. - ANS-Both made arrangements that led
to long term care. Homer inspired the townspeople to help the nuns, the Good
Samaritan paid the innkeeper for long term care for the injured man.
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