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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, pages 18-35, from the sentence that starts “The room smelt of ammonia” through the sentence that starts “My sick leg, forget which”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Molloy say the policeman stopped him?
(a) For the way he was resting on his bicycle.
(b) For loitering.
(c) For trespassing.
(d) For speeding on his bicycle.

2. How does Molloy say his hat is attached to his clothing?
(a) With a leather tie.
(b) With lace.
(c) With thread.
(d) With a rubber band.

3. How does Molloy characterize C?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Naïve.

4. What does Molloy say the horizon was burning with?
(a) Sunset.
(b) Phosphorus.
(c) Forest fires.
(d) Nuclear fire.

5. What does Molloy say it would be madness not to do?
(a) Walk to the next town.
(b) Say goodbye.
(c) See his mother.
(d) Leave the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Molloy say is “not an easy matter” (24)?

2. Where does Molloy say he sleeps?

3. Molloy calls his mother a “uniparous whore” (19) — What does uniparous mean?

4. What does Molloy say he wants to finish?

5. What does the man who visits Molloy take away when he visits?

(see the answer key)

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