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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stephen begin seeing himself?
(a) as a stern disciplinarian of boys
(b) as an artist forging a new life
(c) as a political leader of men
(d) as a rag picker without hope

2. What is the purpose of the trip that causes Stephen's father to sip from his flask?
(a) a visit to a clinic
(b) Stephen's grandmother's funeral
(c) a job interview
(d) the auction of his property

3. Which of Stephen's friends does he characterizes as a young peasant?
(a) Davin
(b) Daly
(c) Duncan
(d) Cranly

4. Alone in his room, what does Stephen see when he closes his eyes?
(a) his sins replayed before him
(b) the tears of the virgin Mary
(c) the girl Emma begging bread
(d) faces of saints

5. What is the first occasion for Stephen to return home from school?
(a) his father's heart attack
(b) a relapse of his illness
(c) Christmas holidays
(d) his sister's wedding

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stephen's favorite reading material?

2. What does Stephen pretend not to notice when his mother says goodbye to him at school?

3. What is Stephen's condition as he leaves the retreat?

4. What is it about his mother that really bothers Stephen when the subject of the university comes up?

5. What does Stephen think about when he hears his name called?

(see the answer key)

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