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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Uncle Charles no longer walk to the shops?
(a) He has a broken leg.
(b) He has grown too senile.
(c) He is ashamed of his clothes.
(d) He drives a new carriage.

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

3. Why is Stephen exempted from his classes?
(a) because his glasses are broken
(b) because he broke his arm
(c) because he was perfect on his exams
(d) because he is still running a fever

4. What results from Stephen's meeting to complain about Father Dolan?
(a) The rector dismisses Father Dolan.
(b) The rector punishes Stephen again.
(c) The rector agrees to speak to Father Dolan.
(d) The rector excuses Father Dolan.

5. Which of the older boys opted for the flogging?
(a) a boy named Corrigan
(b) a boy named Tusker Boyle
(c) a boy named Wells
(d) a boy named Simon Moonan

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Stephen and Aubrey do in the meadow?

2. What makes Stephen angry with himself?

3. What comment does Father make that he is admonished not to say in front of Stephen?

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

5. How does Stephen follow the adult conversation at Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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