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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stephen see the priests in this first chapter of the book?
(a) as merciless oppressors
(b) as irreligious
(c) as flawless beings
(d) as avenging angels of God

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

3. After the punishment, what are Flemming and Stephen told to do?
(a) sit on the floor
(b) kneel
(c) stand in the corner
(d) return to their seats

4. What do Stephen and Aubrey do in the meadow?
(a) look for buried treasure
(b) pretend to be pirates
(c) play football
(d) ride a mare in the field

5. What does Mr. Casey say he did to a woman who was speaking ill of Parnell?
(a) showed her his backside
(b) spit tobacco juice in her eye
(c) stepped on her toes
(d) slapped her with his gloves

Short Answer Questions

1. What results when Stephen is bullied again?

2. What is the rumor about the five boys who ran away from Clongowes?

3. What makes Stephen angry with himself?

4. Which of the older boys opted for the flogging?

5. What scandalous suggestion is rumored about the five boys who ran away?

(see the answer key)

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