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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, pages 161 starting with the list that begins, “1. I desired him to learn …,” through the end of the novel on page 176..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Molloy calls his mother a “uniparous whore” (19) — What does uniparous mean?
(a) Incontinent.
(b) Having only one eye.
(c) Mentally ill.
(d) Having only one child.

2. What does the man who visits Molloy take away when he visits?
(a) Instructions.
(b) Money.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Pages.

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

4. What does Molloy say is “not an easy matter” (24)?
(a) Finding his way in the dark.
(b) Answering policemen’s questions.
(c) Applying the letter of the law to someone like him.
(d) Learning his mother’s address.

5. How does Moran characterize himself?
(a) He who finds.
(b) He who tells what he has found.
(c) He who explains what he has found.
(d) He who analyzes the process of finding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Moran try to keep in the dark about his departure?

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

3. Why does Moran say he had a hard time deciding whether to leave on his autocycle?

4. How does Moran characterize the job Gaber wanted him to do?

5. What did Moran take with him instead of his heavy coat?

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