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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, pages 54, from the sentence that starts “I mean that knowing I was going to fall down…” through page 74,the sentence that starts “And the solution to which I rallied …”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which direction did Molloy set off in, from the alley?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) South.

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

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

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

5. What does Molloy say Lousse’s parrot says?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Expletives.
(c) Greetings.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Molloy say three knocks on his mother’s head meant?

2. Considering his bad leg, what does Molloy say would have made him happier?

3. What does Molloy offer the reader?

4. How does Molloy characterize the son he might have had, who would come to visit him?

5. Why does Molloy say you cannot mention everything in its proper place?

(see the answer key)

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