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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the priest react to Stephen's confession?
(a) in shock and disgust
(b) refusing to give absolution
(c) with kind words and exhortation
(d) suspicious that the boy is exaggerating

2. Who gets upset when several of the boys cannot answer a question correctly in Latin class?
(a) Father O'Casey
(b) Father Arnall
(c) Father Parnell
(d) Father Dolan

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

4. What do the older men Stephen walks with usually talk about?
(a) religion and business
(b) gambling and drinking
(c) Irish legends and music
(d) mostly of politics and family legends

5. When does the preacher say the soul of the sinner is judged, and the time for repentance is passed?
(a) while the world comes to an end
(b) while committing a deliberate sin
(c) while friends are weeping over the coffin
(d) while someone is dying

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Stephen's early song?

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

3. What happens to Stephen's voice as he gets to his major sin?

4. Where does Stephen's walking around in smaller and smaller circles eventually lead him?

5. Who does Stephen suspect is also in the audience the night of the play?

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