View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Tansey to "be nice" (30)?
(a) Matteen.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Teddy.
(d) Sarah.

2. 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.

3. What technique is used when, on page 23, Teddy describes Sarah's father as a "hair-covered pudding"?
(a) Metonymy.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Synechdoche.

4. In "Bait," Teddy describes Matteen as feeling "dolour" (19). What does this mean Matteen is feeling?
(a) Lust.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Pride.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which American actor does Jimmy claim that Tug models his "look" after?

2. Why are there rumors about Sarah's parentage circulating around town?

3. When Teddy says, "I had a horn now," what is he saying is happening (33)?

4. On page 5, what unusual diction does Jimmy use to describe Marlene's eyes?

5. How old is Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 225 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample