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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What limits the omniscience of the narrator of the story?
(a) He speaks mainly from Stephen's mother's point of view.
(b) He speaks with a devoutly religious voice.
(c) He speaks largely from Stephen's perspective.
(d) He speaks only as an Irish nationalist.

2. Who gets into an argument during Christmas dinner?
(a) Dante and Uncle Charles
(b) Dante and Mr. Casey
(c) Mother and Father
(d) Stephen and Father

3. After the punishment, what are Flemming and Stephen told to do?
(a) stand in the corner
(b) sit on the floor
(c) return to their seats
(d) kneel

4. How does Stephen react to the announcement of the rector?
(a) His heart withers with fear.
(b) His attitude is one of boredom.
(c) He plans to be sick next Friday.
(d) He is glad he will have a chance to reform.

5. What do Stephen and Aubrey do in the meadow?
(a) look for buried treasure
(b) pretend to be pirates
(c) ride a mare in the field
(d) play football

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Stephen have over the reversal of his family's fortunes?

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

3. Who suggests that Stephen broke his glasses himself in order to get out of his schoolwork?

4. What does Stephen like in Doctor Cornwell's Spelling Book?

5. How do the boys see Stephen after he talks with the rector?

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