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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Stephen consider the English language?
(a) as an acquired speech
(b) as his native tongue
(c) as the language of the gods
(d) as a hodge podge of many languages

3. What is Stephen's condition as he leaves the retreat?
(a) Stephen is determined to leave the Church.
(b) Stephen is rebellious against all he had heard.
(c) Stephen is so sick he fears he may have already died.
(d) Stephen is happy that he has overcome his lusts.

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

5. What is the literary method used in the novel?
(a) metaphor and irony
(b) chronological account
(c) parody
(d) stream of consciousness

Short Answer Questions

1. Since the only sins Stephen has to confess these days are minor, what does his confessor want him to name?

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

3. What offer does the director make to Stephen when he calls him to his office?

4. What does Stephen suddenly realize about his family relationships?

5. What does Stephen do about new words he hears the adults use?

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