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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Calm With Horses" Pages 79-131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which American actor does Jimmy claim that Tug models his "look" after?
(a) Jack Nicholson.
(b) Burt Reynolds.
(c) Marlon Brando.
(d) James Gandolfini.

2. How old is Martina when the story opens?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 21.

3. What does Martina tell Val about Galway?
(a) It seems as far away as the moon to people like him.
(b) She wishes that she had gone to Dublin instead.
(c) The people there know ten times as much about the world as Val does.
(d) She hates not being able to see the stars because of the city lights.

4. What is a reasonable inference from the description of Dympna's car in the opening of the story?
(a) Dympna resents the uncle who gave it to him.
(b) Arm disapproves of Dympna's lack of gratitude.
(c) Arm is snobbish about cars.
(d) Dympna does not take good care of it.

5. When Tug stands at Jimmy's side during their conversation with Marlene and Mark, how does Jimmy characterize Tug?
(a) As an unpredictable wild animal.
(b) As a weapon under his control.
(c) As a brother he completely depends on.
(d) As a loyal pet and guard dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Val, Joan, and Martina meet after work?

2. What is Martina expected to study in college, and what does she actually study?

3. What does Arm take from Fannigan's house?

4. What draws Jimmy's attention to Marlene's engagement ring?

5. What does Val wonder if Martina knows about Joan Doody?

(see the answer key)

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