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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What technique is used when, on page 23, Teddy describes Sarah's father as a "hair-covered pudding"?
(a) Synechdoche.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Metonymy.
(d) Simile.

2. Which word best describes the uncles' house?
(a) Opulent.
(b) Dilapidated.
(c) Spartan.
(d) Cozy.

3. What does Arm reveal to the widow?
(a) He intends to kill Hector.
(b) Hector is a con man.
(c) Fannigan is dead.
(d) Dympna is dead.

4. Why does Tansey call Matteen "Judgeboy" (29)?
(a) His father is a judge.
(b) He served as a county fair judge.
(c) He wears a long black coat in winter.
(d) His last name is "Judge."

5. After Matteen came out of the woods on the night he first kissed Sarah, what did he do?
(a) Throw up.
(b) Get very drunk.
(c) Call Teddy.
(d) Brag to his friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Bat suffers from tinnitus. What does this cause?

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