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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 did the charcoal burner want to share with Molloy?
(a) His mother.
(b) His food.
(c) His hut.
(d) His insights.

2. What does Molloy say he heard the voice of in his room at Lousse’s house?
(a) A dying dog.
(b) A collapsing world.
(c) His mother.
(d) An angry parrot.

3. What does Molloy say kept him from cutting his testicles off?
(a) His loathing for eunuchs.
(b) His aversion to pain.
(c) His desire for children.
(d) His familiarity with his testicles.

4. What smell does Molloy say he associates with Lousse?
(a) Peonies.
(b) Lilacs.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Sea air.

5. What did Lousse offer Molloy?
(a) Transportation to his mother.
(b) A place to live.
(c) Something to eat.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moran characterize himself?

2. What name does Molloy give for the person which whom he knew “true love” (83)?

3. What did Molloy see when the forest ended?

4. Moran says that he proceeds in making his report out of fear: why does he say he fears?

5. What happened to Molloy’s good leg at the seashores?

(see the answer key)

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