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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Bait".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Teddy describes Sarah as "daffy" (20). What does this word mean in this context?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Tall.

2. Why are there rumors about Sarah's parentage circulating around town?
(a) Everyone knows that the Dignans were not able to have their own children.
(b) She does not look or act like her family.
(c) Her mother has had several affairs.
(d) She has an unusual way of speaking that sounds foreign.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an "alfresco" area of a restaurant?

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

3. What is the narrator describing on page 1 when he talks about "tenderized brain cases and seesawing stomachs"?

4. How old is Jimmy?

5. What evidence does Jimmy provide that Tug has a psychiatric disorder?

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