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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could Stephen's thoughts after leaving the director's office be described in one word?
(a) vain
(b) empty
(c) astonished
(d) hostile

2. How does the preacher define sin?
(a) a giving in to our naturally base natures
(b) a wallowing in sinful mire
(c) a slap in the face of God
(d) a rebellion of the intellect, incompatible with our true nature

3. What about his life in the past does Stephen now wonder about?
(a) why his family always had such bad luck
(b) why he had been born
(c) why he always thinks too much
(d) why he refused the priesthood

4. What begins to needle him and cause minor disruptions to his devotions?
(a) the teasing of other boys
(b) images of Emma in his head
(c) remembering the girl on the tram
(d) imperfections in himself

5. What does the rector announce to the class?
(a) tests for a scholarship program
(b) a retreat over the next few days
(c) an early dismissal for the next few days
(d) extra credit for serving as altarboys

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mike Flynn?

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

3. How does Stephen react to the announcement of the rector?

4. What has Stephen been able to feel instead of love or hate?

5. At school, what is the unusual word Stephen sees carved into a desk?

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