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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Stephen's early song?
(a) In the Gloaming
(b) O, the Wild Rose Blooms
(c) The Irish Lullaby
(d) Old Dan tucker

2. How does Stephen perceive the dean of studies?
(a) as old in the service of the Lord without light and beauty
(b) as a relic of his past religious ferver
(c) as vibrant and almost youthful
(d) as a good argument for becoming a priest

3. What does Stephen do when he spots the girl from the tram?
(a) turns bright red in the face
(b) walks up and asks her name
(c) watches her but does not speak
(d) sends her a not to meet him later

4. What distracting sight does Stephen come upon while he wades in the water?
(a) a passing ship headed for new adventures
(b) a long legged crane perched on one leg
(c) a beautiful girl standing in the water gazing out to sea
(d) a porpoise leaping in the salty water

5. What does the rector announce that will take place on Friday?
(a) all classes will be shortened
(b) a banquet will be served
(c) a day of prayer and meditation will be observed
(d) confession will be heard

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stephen evaluate Cranly's speech?

2. What limits the omniscience of the narrator of the story?

3. What worries Stephen about his devotions?

4. What begins to needle him and cause minor disruptions to his devotions?

5. How does Stephen see his acts of devotion to God?

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