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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. When Tansey tells Sarah that she is a "diamond pulled from a coal bucket," what is he implying about her family?
(a) They are ugly.
(b) They are poorly educated.
(c) They are criminals.
(d) They are poor.

2. 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) Symbolism.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Irony.

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

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

5. How does Sarah defend herself when Tansey tries to drag her with him?
(a) She pepper sprays him.
(b) She punches him.
(c) She stabs him.
(d) She bites him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Bat to feel so nauseous that he rushes to the bathroom, thinking he will throw up?

3. Besides money, what does Arm take from the horse farm?

4. Why does Arm not run for the car when Paudi pulls out his rifle?

5. What is foreshadowed by Matteen's comment to Sarah and Jenny "That's what passes for consent these days" (25) ?

(see the answer key)

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