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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the school Stephen next enrolls in?
(a) Cleeves
(b) Belvedere
(c) Byron Academy
(d) Dublin Polytechnic

2. What does Stephen wonder about Father Arnall's getting upset?
(a) if it means trouble
(b) if it is a sin
(c) if he hates boys
(d) if he will have a stroke

3. What results when Stephen is bullied again?
(a) His glasses break.
(b) He fights back.
(c) He gets a bloody nose.
(d) He runs away from Clongowes.

4. What happens to Stephen's voice as he gets to his major sin?
(a) It is choked with emotion.
(b) It becomes stronger.
(c) It fails him completely.
(d) It is low and murmuring.

5. Who from the Bible are contrasted by the preacher?
(a) Pharaoh is contrasted with Christ.
(b) Pontius Pilate is contrasted with christ.
(c) Adam and Eve are contrasted with Christ.
(d) Moses is contrasted with Christ.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbolism used to show Stephen's returning to nature?

2. During table conversation, what is a local Catholic priest accused of?

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

4. What is the first occasion for Stephen to return home from school?

5. What is a major theme of the book?

(see the answer key)

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