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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pages 110, starting with the paragraph that starts, “I still had a few hours left before dinner…,” through page 128, the paragraph that ends with the sentence, “And so I turned a last time…” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Molloy say he distrusted his bicycle?
(a) He thought it caused his misfortunes.
(b) He says that it steered him wrong.
(c) He says that the police kept noticing it.
(d) He says that it was always breaking down.

2. What does Molloy say a man in his position must be able to relish?
(a) Anger.
(b) Filth.
(c) Grace.
(d) Forgiveness.

3. Where does Molloy say his dwelling is?
(a) Furthest.
(b) Loudest.
(c) Quietist.
(d) Deepest down.

4. When Molloy says that “this is life,” what was he referring to?
(a) Picking through trash.
(b) Making love with Edith.
(c) Traveling to his mother.
(d) Being taken care of by Lousse.

5. What did Moran give Martha after his instructions for a four o’clock mean angered her?
(a) The day off tomorrow.
(b) A smack.
(c) Time to visit her friend.
(d) Extra money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Molloy trying to do at the beginning of the novel?

2. What does Molloy say he had to circumvent, to get to his mother?

3. Why does Molloy say he will never finish his list of weak points?

4. What percentage of Lousse’s speech does Molloy say he understood?

5. What mistake did Moran make about Molloy’s name?

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