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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the priest react to Stephen's confession?
(a) refusing to give absolution
(b) suspicious that the boy is exaggerating
(c) with kind words and exhortation
(d) in shock and disgust

2. What is Stephen's favorite reading material?
(a) the newspaper
(b) The Count of Monte Cristo
(c) comic books
(d) The Pickwick Papers

3. What limits the omniscience of the narrator of the story?
(a) He speaks largely from Stephen's perspective.
(b) He speaks with a devoutly religious voice.
(c) He speaks only as an Irish nationalist.
(d) He speaks mainly from Stephen's mother's point of view.

4. What does Stephen figure out about his not returning to Clongowes?
(a) From then on he will be home schooled.
(b) They plan to send him to England to study.
(c) His father has converted to Protestantism.
(d) It signifies a change in his father's finances.

5. What is the name of the character Stephen is fixated on?
(a) Porsche
(b) Mercedes
(c) Minnie Cooper
(d) Bentley Ann

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen wonder about Father Arnall's getting upset?

2. What does the preacher say awaits those who do not make use of the atonement of Christ to right their relationship with God?

3. What does Mr. Casey say he did to a woman who was speaking ill of Parnell?

4. What does the rector say the retreat signifies?

5. Who is Mike Flynn?

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