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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Stephen continually search?
(a) for his Mercedes
(b) for his friend Aubrey
(c) for a job
(d) for his fortune

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

3. During table conversation, what is a local Catholic priest accused of?
(a) molesting children
(b) teaching apostacy
(c) getting drunk on communion wine
(d) mixing politics into his sermons

4. Who suggests that Stephen broke his glasses himself in order to get out of his schoolwork?
(a) the bully Wells
(b) Tusker Boyle
(c) Father Arnall
(d) Father Dolan

5. What gives Stephen a second clue that all is not well financially with the family?
(a) He notices slight changes around the house.
(b) His mother takes in laundry.
(c) He does not get new clothes.
(d) His father sells the automobile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Stephen exempted from his classes?

2. How do the boys see Stephen after he talks with the rector?

3. What is the literary method used in the novel?

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

5. What does Stephen figure out about his not returning to Clongowes?

(see the answer key)

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