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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 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"?
(a) It communicates how heightened Tug's emotions are.
(b) It reinforces the narrator's claim that people are afraid of Tug.
(c) It creates an ironic tone that characterizes Jimmy more than Tug.
(d) It foreshadows Tug's obsession with the Clancy boy.

2. Why does Heg invite Bat to drinks at The Yellow Belly?
(a) It is Heg's birthday.
(b) Heg thinks that Bat might want to meet the barmaid.
(c) Heg is heading back to college.
(d) Heg knows that Bat will buy him drinks.

3. What is Martina's attitude toward the young customers trading phone numbers and kissing one another goodbye in the parking lot?
(a) Envy.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Scorn.

4. What offends Paudi about his brother's personal grooming?
(a) He has started wearing jewelry.
(b) His hair-care routine.
(c) His collection of colognes.
(d) His mismatched clothing.

5. What sport did the "Diamonds" narrator excel in as a teenager?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Field hockey.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Jenny and Sarah lead Teddy when they leave the pub?

2. On page 171, the "Diamonds" narrator describes his "long, hortatory riffs." What would these be?

3. What is Davy Boran's attitude about his daughters?

4. What is the "Diamonds" narrator intending to do when he leaves the school on Monday morning?

5. Why does his manager send Bat to work in the back?

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