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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. Moran says that he proceeds in making his report out of fear: why does he say he fears?
(a) Out of pragmatism.
(b) Out of force of habit.
(c) For Youdi’s punishments.
(d) For Molloy’s safety.

2. Who did Moran hope might come for him?
(a) Molloy.
(b) His mother.
(c) Youdi.
(d) His wife.

3. What drug did Moran take while his son was gone?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Laudanum.
(c) Aspirin.
(d) Opium.

4. What does Molloy say he lost in this time near the shore?
(a) His vision.
(b) His toes.
(c) His books.
(d) His hearing.

5. What did Moran deliberately turn his attention away from?
(a) The question of his knee.
(b) The question of his future.
(c) The question of Molloy.
(d) The question of his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that makes Moran’s mind swoon?

2. How does Molloy characterize C?

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

4. What does Moran say caused him to laugh, in time, after his son left?

5. What does Moran hear when he starts his report?

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