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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, pages 35, from the sentence that starts, “I had so to speak only one leg…” through page 54, the sentence that starts “Yes, that struck me as less strange…”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Molloy say three knocks on his mother’s head meant?
(a) I don’t know.
(b) No.
(c) Money.
(d) Yes.

2. Who does Molloy say is responsible for him acting like a pig?
(a) Himself.
(b) His fate.
(c) His superiors.
(d) His mother.

3. When Molloy asked for his clothes, what did the valet tell him at first?
(a) They were being burned.
(b) They were in the cleaners.
(c) He would have them right back.
(d) They were in his room.

4. What does Molloy say his mother smelled like?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Travel.
(d) Antiquity.

5. Considering his bad leg, what does Molloy say would have made him happier?
(a) Going home and lying down.
(b) Getting to the hospital.
(c) Finding an honest doctor.
(d) Losing both legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Molloy say was missing when he woke up at Lousse’s house after burying the dog?

2. How long does Molloy say he stayed with Lousse?

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

4. What does Molloy say he was afraid his mother always understood him to be saying with his knocks?

5. Where does Molloy say his dwelling is?

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