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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: "Diamonds".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jimmy's intention when he asks the child at the bridge "What class of weapon is that" (14)?
(a) To play along with the child's game.
(b) To find out if the child is actually dangerous.
(c) To demonstrate that he is the adult in the situation.
(d) To alert Tug to the presence of a weapon.

2. Dympna is convinced that Hector is "working the slow grift" on the woman in Ballintober (98). What does this mean he thinks Hector is doing?
(a) Stringing her along until he finds a woman he likes better.
(b) Limiting their time together so she does not find out how he makes his money.
(c) Pretending to like her so that he can have sex with her.
(d) Spending time with her to con her out of money.

3. What technique is being used in the sentence, "He had gaping thyroidal eyes, the broad skull and delicately tissued temples of a monk" (29)?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Irony.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Symbolism.

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. Why does Arm not run for the car when Paudi pulls out his rifle?
(a) It is out of gas.
(b) He thinks Paudi is joking.
(c) He does not have the keys.
(d) It is too far away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Martina's attitude toward the young customers trading phone numbers and kissing one another goodbye in the parking lot?

2. When Arm and Dympna meet Hector at Lally's, what conspiracy theory is the odd older man with Hector trying to advance?

3. What makes Bat feel out of place at the gathering at The Yellow Belly?

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

5. In "Bait," Teddy describes Matteen as feeling "dolour" (19). What does this mean Matteen is feeling?

(see the answer key)

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