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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What technique is used in the sentence, "Slender reeds brush against one another as cleanly as freshly whetted blades" (13)?
(a) Personification.
(b) Simile.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Metaphor.

4. How does Sarah defend herself when Tansey tries to drag her with him?
(a) She punches him.
(b) She bites him.
(c) She stabs him.
(d) She pepper sprays him.

5. What draws Jimmy's attention to Marlene's engagement ring?
(a) Her girlfriend takes pictures of it with her phone.
(b) The waitress delivers champagne to her table.
(c) Marlene deliberately waves it in Jimmy's direction.
(d) Cuculann complains about the cost of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Teddy unable to speak at the end of "Bait" (35)?

2. What does Jimmy use to write "Marry Me" on Mark's car?

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

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

5. What is the likely rhetorical purpose of the midges and the fly mentioned in the story?

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