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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stephen exert enormous energy in filling his days with penitent devotion, zealous prayers, and rosary recitations?
(a) to memorize Catholic ritual
(b) to prepare himself for the seminary
(c) in elaborate attempts to mortify his senses
(d) to please his mother

2. What goes through Stephen's head as he enters the confessional?
(a) He wonders if the priest will recognize his voice.
(b) He wishes his sin had been any but the one it is.
(c) He considers running away.
(d) He anticipates great relief afterward.

3. How does Stephen come to view all of creation?
(a) as the evolution of the species
(b) as an accident of nature
(c) as an expression of God's love and power
(d) as a reminder of the lust in the world

4. Going through all these strict devotions, how does Stephen come to feel about himself?
(a) as an unworthy penitent
(b) as newly born and as having a virtuous soul
(c) as a person burdened with grave responsibility
(d) as a serious candidate for the priesthood

5. Where do Stephen and his father go at night by rail?
(a) to Cork
(b) to Gallway
(c) to Clongowes
(d) to Belfast

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen do after running in ecstasy along the beach?

2. What begins to take on an attractive appearance to Stephen?

3. What do Stephen and Aubrey Mills formulate?

4. At the first of the retreat, what helps to awaken Stephen's soul slightly?

5. What worries Stephen about his devotions?

(see the answer key)

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