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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Stephen when he goes to confess his terrible sin?
(a) just 14
(b) only 16
(c) already 21
(d) about 19

2. Where does Stephen's father want to send him?
(a) to New York
(b) to Australia
(c) the university
(d) to a trade school

3. What happens when summer vacation is over for Stephen?
(a) Stephen finds a steady job.
(b) Stephen does not return to Clongowes.
(c) Stephen's family moves again.
(d) Stephen works out on the track with Mike.

4. How does Stephen begin seeing himself?
(a) as a rag picker without hope
(b) as an artist forging a new life
(c) as a stern disciplinarian of boys
(d) as a political leader of men

5. What begins to needle him and cause minor disruptions to his devotions?
(a) the teasing of other boys
(b) images of Emma in his head
(c) imperfections in himself
(d) remembering the girl on the tram

Short Answer Questions

1. As he goes outside, what serves to increase his piety?

2. While onstage delivering his lines, who does Stephen see in the audience?

3. What suddenly awakens in Stephen as he revels in nature along the breakwater?

4. How does Stephen now view his life?

5. Why does Uncle Charles no longer walk to the shops?

(see the answer key)

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