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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stephen come to view all of creation?
(a) as an accident of nature
(b) as a reminder of the lust in the world
(c) as an expression of God's love and power
(d) as the evolution of the species

2. What does Stephen suddenly realize about his family relationships?
(a) that they are silently severing
(b) that they have never been strong
(c) that they have stiffled the family
(d) that they are becoming stronger

3. What has Stephen been able to feel instead of love or hate?
(a) only anxiety and fear
(b) only joy and pain
(c) only brief anger and lust
(d) only hunger and thirst

4. What is the reference to the Firblog?
(a) oppressed Irish people
(b) a kind of insect
(c) an arsonist
(d) articles about evergreen trees

5. In whose honor is the retreat being held?
(a) The Virgin Mary
(b) Saint Francis Xavier, patron of the college
(c) Saint Jude, patron of lost causes
(d) Saint Francis of Assissi

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen classify as the tragic emotions that look toward both Lynch and him?

2. Who bumps Stephen into a square ditch of slimy, cold water?

3. Which of Stephen's friends does he characterizes as a young peasant?

4. How does Stephen view the dean of studies?

5. What sensation does Stephen get while thinking back to Clongowes?

(see the answer key)

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