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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Stephen do after running in ecstasy along the beach?
(a) returns to look for the girl
(b) lies down and falls asleep
(c) runs home to tell his mother
(d) goes home to write poetry

3. What goes through Stephen's head as he enters the confessional?
(a) He wonders if the priest will recognize his voice.
(b) He considers running away.
(c) He anticipates great relief afterward.
(d) He wishes his sin had been any but the one it is.

4. How does Stephen see himself because of his frequent visits to the brothel?
(a) as a liberated Catholic
(b) as an addict who cannot help himself
(c) sunk into a swamp of spiritual and bodily sloth
(d) as a man and no longer a boy

5. What does the rector say the retreat signifies?
(a) a withdrawal from the worldly cares
(b) a dedication to better study
(c) a time off for good behavior
(d) a chance to enter the seminary

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the preacher say awaits those who do not make use of the atonement of Christ to right their relationship with God?

2. What does Mr. Casey say he did to a woman who was speaking ill of Parnell?

3. What does Stephen feel by allowing sin to creep near to him before resisting it at the last moment?

4. What results from Stephen's fall into the ditch?

5. How does the priest react to Stephen's confession?

(see the answer key)

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