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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the confession, how does Stephen feel?
(a) glad that it is over but feeling the same
(b) afraid he will die before receiving holy communion
(c) happy to tell everyone his joy
(d) euphoric and filled with grace

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

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

4. What does Stephen complain about to the rector?
(a) unjust punishment
(b) broken fingers
(c) broken blood vessels in his hands
(d) Father Dolan interfering in Father Arnall's class

5. What does Stephen keep pasted inside his desk?
(a) a letter from his mother
(b) a countdown to the holidays
(c) a photo of Eileen
(d) answers to test questions

Short Answer Questions

1. Who from the Bible are contrasted by the preacher?

2. Who gets into an argument during Christmas dinner?

3. After the punishment, what do the boys urge Stephen to do?

4. Who does Stephen suspect is also in the audience the night of the play?

5. Who gets upset when several of the boys cannot answer a question correctly in Latin class?

(see the answer key)

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