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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the preacher say is available to the living to spare them from this everlasting torment?
(a) repentance
(b) vows
(c) candles and incense
(d) unqualified absolution

2. How does Stephen react to the announcement of the rector?
(a) He is glad he will have a chance to reform.
(b) He plans to be sick next Friday.
(c) His heart withers with fear.
(d) His attitude is one of boredom.

3. What happens when summer vacation is over for Stephen?
(a) Stephen's family moves again.
(b) Stephen finds a steady job.
(c) Stephen works out on the track with Mike.
(d) Stephen does not return to Clongowes.

4. What is happening with Stephen during further hard times for the family?
(a) He is growing stronger in his faith.
(b) He is turning to a life of crime.
(c) He is leaning toward joining the Jesuits.
(d) He is losing his faith again.

5. What does Stephen like in Doctor Cornwell's Spelling Book?
(a) margin notes he wrote
(b) funny illustrations
(c) large print
(d) nice sentences

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the preacher say the soul of the sinner is judged, and the time for repentance is passed?

2. What happens to Stephen's hands when Father Dolan does not believe his glasses broke by accident?

3. What does Stephen complain about to the rector?

4. What goes through Stephen's mind about the beautiful girl at the party?

5. What does the preacher say awaits those who do not make use of the atonement of Christ to right their relationship with God?

(see the answer key)

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