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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. In Teddy's opinion, how has constant attention affected Sarah's personality?
(a) It has made her self-conscious.
(b) It has made her suspicious.
(c) It has made her eccentric.
(d) It has made her spoiled.

2. What does Paudi do with the stone that Arm sets on the table?
(a) Puts it in his pocket.
(b) Tosses it into the fireplace.
(c) Throws it at Arm's face.
(d) Tells Arm to get it out of his house.

3. What does Matteen do for a living?
(a) Plays pool.
(b) Builds houses.
(c) Sells drugs.
(d) Repairs roads.

4. When Tansey tells Sarah that she is a "diamond pulled from a coal bucket," what is he implying about her family?
(a) They are poorly educated.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are criminals.
(d) They are ugly.

5. What technique is used when Paudi says that he will "have to take [the dog] for a walk up the heather" (135)?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Euphemism.
(c) Synechdoche.
(d) Personification.

Short Answer Questions

1. Teddy describes Sarah as "daffy" (20). What does this word mean in this context?

2. The word "oyster" to describe Matteen's paleness is likely chosen for what connotation?

3. How does Sarah defend herself when Tansey tries to drag her with him?

4. Why does his manager send Bat to work in the back?

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

(see the answer key)

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