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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Stephen's walking around in smaller and smaller circles eventually lead him?
(a) to the brothel quarter
(b) the the church
(c) to his home
(d) to the school

2. What is the symbolism used to show Stephen's returning to nature?
(a) removing his stockings and wading in the breakwater
(b) whistling a response to the song birds
(c) picking up rocks for his collection
(d) joining the boys to swim in the water

3. What does Stephen resolve to do?
(a) make up for his sinful past with every hour of his life
(b) find Emma and marry her
(c) go and preach to the prostitutes in the brothel
(d) become a priest

4. What is Stephen's favorite reading material?
(a) comic books
(b) The Count of Monte Cristo
(c) The Pickwick Papers
(d) the newspaper

5. What sensation does Stephen get while thinking back to Clongowes?
(a) He feels his soul become childlike.
(b) He feels like the retreat is like falling into a ditch.
(c) He feels ashamed of his father's financial difficulties.
(d) He feels all grown up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some things Stephen remembers while contemplating his sins?

2. What keeps him from confessing his unworthiness and walking out of the chapel?

3. Why does Uncle Charles no longer walk to the shops?

4. Who from the Bible are contrasted by the preacher?

5. What goes through Stephen's head as he enters the confessional?

(see the answer key)

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