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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Sarah's aggressive response to Tansey.
(b) Matteen's success in lining up opponents at Quillinan's.
(c) Tansey's bullying at Quillinan's.
(d) The women's assault on Teddy.

2. What makes Bat feel out of place at the gathering at The Yellow Belly?
(a) The group talks mostly about their shared experiences in college.
(b) Many people in the groups stare at his drooping lip and scars.
(c) Many people in the group stand away from him and avoid talking to him.
(d) The group talks about philosophy and politics, which he knows little about.

3. What does the page 38 expression "the lights were going up in just over an hour" mean?
(a) They will be changing the electric sign over the Peacock in just over an hour.
(b) The streetlights will be on in just over an hour.
(c) Dawn is just over an hour away.
(d) The Peacock will close in just over an hour.

4. What has happened to Nubbin Tansey since the incident at Munroe's?
(a) He has married and started a family.
(b) He has emigrated to America.
(c) He has been in prison.
(d) He has committed suicide.

5. What is ironic about the text message that Val sends to Martina at the end of the story?
(a) The reader is aware that Joan is the one who has feelings for Val.
(b) Martina has accidentally left her phone behind at the Peacock.
(c) Martina has only pretended to go early to Galway in order to get out of seeing Val again.
(d) She has already complained to him about a boyfriend being too clingy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Martina tell Val about Galway?

3. Jamie Duffy's nickname, "Scaldyballs," is an example of which literary device?

4. What physical feature of his own does Jimmy find unattractive?

5. How many years apart are Martina and Val?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Val know Martina Boran, and how has their relationship changed since he met her?

2. In what sense does Bat try to protect Tain's childhood?

3. How does Teddy end up in Bleak Woods, and what happens to him, there?

4. What in Tug's interaction with the children at the bridge demonstrates the softer side of his nature?

5. What is the setting of "The Clancy Kid"?

6. Who is Nubbin Tansey, and what trouble does he cause at Quillinan's Pub?

7. Describe Bat's recurring dream.

8. Why does Bat think that something inappropriate has happened between Heg and Tain?

9. Describe the main character of "Stand Your Skin."

10. What is the relationship between Jimmy and Marlene?

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