A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

by

James Joyce

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: Chapter 2, Part 4 Quiz 4 questions

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How does Stephen react to his father's sentimental stories about his youth in Cork?
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He listens eagerly and asks questions
He criticizes his father for living in the past
He feels nostalgic about his own childhood
He is indifferent to his father's stories
How does seeing the word "foetus" affect Stephen during the visit to his father's old college?
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It brings him joy by reminding him of the playful nature of students
It startles him and reminds him of his own impure thoughts
It confuses him and makes him question his father's maturity
It makes him want to be more mischievous at his own school
As he begins to transition into young adulthood, how does Stephen feel about his childhood?
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He feels disconnected and distant from his childhood self
He feels as if he has barely matured at all and is still a mere boy
He feels eager to grow up and shed himself of his childish life
He feels frightened of growing up and embracing adulthood
How does Stephen perceive his father's behavior as they go from bar to bar?
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He is amused and joins his father in the merriment
He admires his father's social skills and ability to reminisce
He is embarrassed by his father's sentimentality and drinking
He is indifferent to his father's behavior and tunes him out