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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What interpretation does Stephen give to his dream and visions of beasts in the field?
(a) That anyone looking at him will know his sins.
(b) That he will reincarnate as a beast.
(c) That it is the hell awaiting him: bestial and foul.
(d) That he will find salvation in a field.

2. How does Stephen classify one who plays the role of a believer though he does not believe?
(a) as a Jesuit
(b) as an atheist
(c) as an agnostic
(d) as a hypocrite

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

4. Who does Stephen suspect is also in the audience the night of the play?
(a) the girl from the tram
(b) Josephine
(c) Margaret
(d) Mercedes

5. How does Stephen see himself because of his frequent visits to the brothel?
(a) sunk into a swamp of spiritual and bodily sloth
(b) as an addict who cannot help himself
(c) as a man and no longer a boy
(d) as a liberated Catholic

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen fantasize about marrying when he grows up?

2. How does the priest react to Stephen's confession?

3. How does Stephen see the priests in this first chapter of the book?

4. What is the name of the character Stephen is fixated on?

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

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