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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: "Kindly Forget My Existence".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was different about the song that was finally a hit for Doran and Eli's band?
(a) Doran wrote the music.
(b) Maryanne sang lead.
(c) It was a punk-rock song.
(d) Eli wrote the lyrics.

3. What piece of information does Arm reveal to Paudi that surprises even Dympna?
(a) Ursula is in college.
(b) Charlie has run away.
(c) Jack loves horses.
(d) Fannigan is dead.

4. Who is the person that Bat refers to as "the old dear"?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

5. What does Val wonder if Martina knows about Joan Doody?
(a) Joan has a crush on Davy Boran.
(b) Joan is leaving soon for college in Dublin.
(c) Joan and Val have slept together.
(d) Joan has a reputation for being dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bat's mother accuse him of constantly doing?

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

3. What does Doran tell Eli about his life that Eli says he doubts is true?

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

5. How long has Doran been drinking in the bar by the time Eli shows up?

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