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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Captain Weir's first name?
(a) Michael.
(b) Charles.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Philip.

2. Why did Weir join the army?
(a) To see the world.
(b) To get away from his parents.
(c) To learn a trade.
(d) To be a hero.

3. Who does Stephen write to prior to going into battle at the Front?
(a) His sister.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Chloe.
(d) His mother.

4. Why does Stephen decide not to return to England?
(a) He thinks the weather is bad for travel.
(b) He has not learned everything at the factory.
(c) He is infatuated with Isabelle.
(d) He wants to extend his holiday.

5. Why does Stephen try to be fearless in the war?
(a) To get a promotion.
(b) To be a good officer.
(c) To fool himself.
(d) To comfort his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Azaire in a good mood at the beginning of Section 3?

2. Stephen and Isabelle celebrate Stephen's ___________________ birthday together.

3. Stephen says his men do not respect him because _________________.

4. What does Stephen give to Lisette at lunch?

5. What does Stephen do every evening in his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What logic does Stephen employ when Isabelle is hesitant to go to England with Stephen?

2. What two events foreshadow Stephen's romantic relationship with Mme. Azaire (Isabelle)?

3. How does Stephen punish Jack for falling asleep on sentry duty?

4. How did Stephen channel the loss of Isabelle into his behavior in the war?

5. What is the setting for Part 2 of the novel?

6. Why does the prostitute forgive Stephen for cutting her leg?

7. Why does Stephen feel that he cannot return to England when his employer tells him to do so?

8. Why does Stephen not want an office job?

9. What are some things that could account for the contentious nature between Azaire and Isabelle?

10. Why is Weir filled with anxiety when Stephen tells him he is taking him to the village one night?

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