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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are Stephen's father and the priests always urging him to do?
(a) to work harder at his lessons
(b) to confess his sins daily
(c) to enter the priesthood
(d) to be a gentleman and a good Catholic

4. What offer does the director make to Stephen when he calls him to his office?
(a) to become the student enforcer
(b) to join the Jesuits
(c) to skip a grade in school
(d) to become his assistant

5. What was Stephen's early song?
(a) Old Dan tucker
(b) In the Gloaming
(c) The Irish Lullaby
(d) O, the Wild Rose Blooms

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Stephen imagine he will live when he gets married?

3. What political figure becomes a topic of conversation and disagreement among the adults?

4. What happens to Stephen's voice as he gets to his major sin?

5. What does the rector announce that will take place on Friday?

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