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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Her mother has had several affairs.
(c) She does not look or act like her family.
(d) She has an unusual way of speaking that sounds foreign.

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

3. Why is Teddy unable to speak at the end of "Bait" (35)?
(a) One of the women is standing on his throat.
(b) He is lapsing into unconsciousness.
(c) He is paralyzed with fear.
(d) His mouth is full of dirt and leaves.

4. What does Jimmy use to write "Marry Me" on Mark's car?
(a) A key.
(b) Lipstick.
(c) His own blood.
(d) A paint marker.

5. When Teddy says that he and his friends were "flummoxed," what is he saying about them (21)?
(a) They were anxious.
(b) They were amused.
(c) They were shocked and confused.
(d) They were jealous and bitter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matteen ride in the back of Teddy's car?

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

3. What is foreshadowed by Matteen's comment to Sarah and Jenny "That's what passes for consent these days" (25) ?

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

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

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