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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sentence most clearly conveys a thematic motif of this story?
(a) "None but the old dear call him Eamonn now" (53).
(b) "Damage abides beneath the surface" (53).
(c) "He splashes his face and watches the water drip like glue from his chin" (52).
(d) "Bat handles his hair delicately" (52).

2. On the day the story opens, what does Bat do after dinner but before he starts drinking?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Rides his motorcycle.
(c) Tries to call Tain.
(d) Looks in the paper for another job.

3. How many operations did Bat need after the assault?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

4. What has happened to Nubbin Tansey since the incident at Munroe's?
(a) He has committed suicide.
(b) He has married and started a family.
(c) He has emigrated to America.
(d) He has been in prison.

5. What is unusual about Bat's hair?
(a) It is prematurely grey.
(b) It is very long.
(c) It is dyed purple.
(d) It is a wig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is foreshadowed by Matteen's comment to Sarah and Jenny "That's what passes for consent these days" (25) ?

2. What do Tain, Heg, and Bat do on their break?

3. Why does Arm not run for the car when Paudi pulls out his rifle?

4. What does Matteen do for a living?

5. What does Paudi believe is true about Hector?

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