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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stephen exert enormous energy in filling his days with penitent devotion, zealous prayers, and rosary recitations?
(a) to prepare himself for the seminary
(b) to memorize Catholic ritual
(c) to please his mother
(d) in elaborate attempts to mortify his senses

2. Where does Stephen's walking around in smaller and smaller circles eventually lead him?
(a) the the church
(b) to the school
(c) to his home
(d) to the brothel quarter

3. What does Stephen seem to hear now that he has changed the course of his life?
(a) strains of elfin music filled with nature
(b) noisey clanging of discord
(c) symphonies of opportunity
(d) raindrops falling on his head

4. What does the rector announce that will take place on Friday?
(a) a day of prayer and meditation will be observed
(b) confession will be heard
(c) a banquet will be served
(d) all classes will be shortened

5. Which of the older boys opted for the flogging?
(a) a boy named Wells
(b) a boy named Corrigan
(c) a boy named Simon Moonan
(d) a boy named Tusker Boyle

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen fantasize about marrying when he grows up?

2. What do the boys at school tease Stephen about?

3. How does Stephen see the priests in this first chapter of the book?

4. What comment does Father make that he is admonished not to say in front of Stephen?

5. Where does Stephen keep himself during the football game?

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