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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 spoiled.
(b) It has made her eccentric.
(c) It has made her suspicious.
(d) It has made her self-conscious.

2. After Matteen came out of the woods on the night he first kissed Sarah, what did he do?
(a) Throw up.
(b) Brag to his friends.
(c) Call Teddy.
(d) Get very drunk.

3. Besides his head injury, what is the other cause of Bat's constant headaches?
(a) Allergies and sinus problems.
(b) High blood pressure.
(c) His drinking.
(d) Stress from his job.

4. What technique is used in Teddy's description of a pool ball spinning "confusedly on its own axis" (31)?
(a) Euphemism.
(b) Personification.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Simile.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What technique is used when, on page 23, Teddy describes Sarah's father as a "hair-covered pudding"?

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

4. When Tansey tells Sarah that she is a "diamond pulled from a coal bucket," what is he implying about her family?

5. Why does Heg invite Bat to drinks at The Yellow Belly?

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