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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the rector enters the classroom, what does the boy behind Stephen want him to do?
(a) to put an apple on the rector's desk
(b) to lead a salute to the rector
(c) to ask the rector a difficult question
(d) to pretend to plug up his ears

2. What does Stephen pretend not to notice when his mother says goodbye to him at school?
(a) that she wore too much perfume
(b) that she was in a hurry to leave
(c) that she was going to cry
(d) that her hat was on backwards

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

4. What happens when summer vacation is over for Stephen?
(a) Stephen works out on the track with Mike.
(b) Stephen's family moves again.
(c) Stephen does not return to Clongowes.
(d) Stephen finds a steady job.

5. What interpretation does Stephen give to his dream and visions of beasts in the field?
(a) That he will find salvation in a field.
(b) That anyone looking at him will know his sins.
(c) That it is the hell awaiting him: bestial and foul.
(d) That he will reincarnate as a beast.

Short Answer Questions

1. When rain starts to fall, where do some students gather for shelter?

2. What does Stephen discover when he returns home from the director's office?

3. Leaving the director's office, what does Stephen think about the life offered him?

4. What begins to take on an attractive appearance to Stephen?

5. What does Stephen figure out about his not returning to Clongowes?

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