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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: "Diamonds".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Val's reaction to finding a pubic hair in his teeth?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He is delighted.
(c) He is puzzled.
(d) He is disgusted.

2. What does Paudi believe is true about Hector?
(a) He spends too much time worrying about the police.
(b) He no longer cares about anything except Maire.
(c) He is dangerous and unpredictable.
(d) He is stealing money from their business.

3. To what animal does Martina compare the drummer?
(a) A snake.
(b) An ape.
(c) A hedgehog.
(d) A dog.

4. What is implied when the crowd begins to thin out after Tansey arrives?
(a) The crowd is getting bored.
(b) Everyone is tired of losing to Matteen.
(c) They know Tansey and expect trouble.
(d) The pub is about to close.

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 brother he completely depends on.
(c) As a weapon under his control.
(d) As a loyal pet and guard dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is employed in the phrase "the bright white furnace of cold" (175)?

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

3. Why is the source of Jack's behaviors that puzzle Arm?

4. When Bat compares himself to "a thickset golem hewn from the scrabbled, sodden dirt of Connaught," what literary technique is employed?

5. Jimmy calls Marlene's mother "pragmatic" (4) How does she demonstrate this quality?

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