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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. Who is the person that Bat refers to as "the old dear"?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His grandfather.

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

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

4. Who tells Tansey to "be nice" (30)?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Teddy.
(c) Matteen.
(d) Jenny.

5. What piece of information does Arm reveal to Paudi that surprises even Dympna?
(a) Fannigan is dead.
(b) Ursula is in college.
(c) Charlie has run away.
(d) Jack loves horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Irish slang expression "shift" mean?

2. The description of Tain's knees as "blunt, knobby, and flushed scaldingly red" reinforces what about Tain (65)?

3. What is the first clue that Arm has died?

4. In "Bait," Teddy describes Matteen as feeling "dolour" (19). What does this mean Matteen is feeling?

5. When Bat is eating dinner after work, why are the two little Minion boys in the kitchen?

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