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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) Her mother has had several affairs.
(b) She has an unusual way of speaking that sounds foreign.
(c) She does not look or act like her family.
(d) Everyone knows that the Dignans were not able to have their own children.

2. What physical feature of his own does Jimmy find unattractive?
(a) His calves.
(b) His elbows.
(c) His nose.
(d) His feet.

3. Why does Matteen ride in the back of Teddy's car?
(a) Teddy is wearing a lot of cologne.
(b) Teddy is smoking.
(c) He gets car sick.
(d) He likes to ride beside his cue case.

4. What is foreshadowed by Matteen's comment to Sarah and Jenny "That's what passes for consent these days" (25) ?
(a) Tansey's bullying at Quillinan's.
(b) Matteen's success in lining up opponents at Quillinan's.
(c) Sarah's aggressive response to Tansey.
(d) The women's assault on Teddy.

5. When Sarah first gets into Teddy's car, what does she do?
(a) Slaps Teddy in the face.
(b) Opens all of the windows.
(c) Changes her clothes.
(d) Pours vodka onto Matteen's lap.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the likely purpose of the repetition in the page 3 sentence "He is in a good mood, a good, good, good but edgy, edgy, edgy mood"?

3. When Tansey tells Sarah that she is a "diamond pulled from a coal bucket," what is he implying about her family?

4. The atmosphere of "Bait" is partially created by what unusual weather?

5. What does Jimmy feel when he and Tug reach the other side of the bridge?

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