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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pages 128, starting with the paragraph that starts, “In the lane, having locked the wicket-gate…,” through page 145, and the paragraph that ends with the sentence, “And it would be my joy to help my son…”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Molloy say is easier for him at the seashore?
(a) Losing things.
(b) Naming things.
(c) Finding things.
(d) Remembering things.

2. Why does Molloy say that he ought to have been buried alive?
(a) Because of the smell from his leaking bladder.
(b) Because of the poverty of his life.
(c) Because of the sacrilege of his thoughts.
(d) Because of his relationship with his mother.

3. Why was Molloy not free to stay in the forest?
(a) He could not see far enough there.
(b) He would be going against an imperative.
(c) He needed his papers at home.
(d) He could not find shelter there.

4. What would Molloy be taking the place of, if he stayed long with Lousse?
(a) A child.
(b) A husband.
(c) A dog.
(d) A lover.

5. Moran says that he proceeds in making his report out of fear: why does he say he fears?
(a) Out of force of habit.
(b) For Molloy’s safety.
(c) For Youdi’s punishments.
(d) Out of pragmatism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What smell does Molloy say he associates with Lousse?

2. What does Moran say he notices while he is walking?

3. What does Molloy say the only way to progress was, after his good leg started to hurt?

4. What does Molloy say he has in place of principles?

5. Writing his report will help Moran survive an anguish related to what?

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