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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Bait".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The atmosphere of "Bait" is partially created by what unusual weather?
(a) Ten inches of rain over four days.
(b) Thirteen days of heat and no rain.
(c) Record-breaking high winds.
(d) Lightening in a cloudless sky.

2. In "Bait," Teddy describes Matteen as feeling "dolour" (19). What does this mean Matteen is feeling?
(a) Lust.
(b) Pride.
(c) Nausea.
(d) Sorrow.

3. What does Jimmy use to write "Marry Me" on Mark's car?
(a) A paint marker.
(b) His own blood.
(c) A key.
(d) Lipstick.

4. What physical feature of his own does Jimmy find unattractive?
(a) His calves.
(b) His elbows.
(c) His feet.
(d) His nose.

5. What is the narrator describing on page 1 when he talks about "tenderized brain cases and seesawing stomachs"?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Sea sickness.
(c) Migraine headaches.
(d) Hangovers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Tansey tells Sarah that she is a "diamond pulled from a coal bucket," what is he implying about her family?

3. When Jimmy snaps at Tug about his speculation about Wayne Clancy, how does Tug react?

4. What is implied when the crowd begins to thin out after Tansey arrives?

5. Why does Matteen ride in the back of Teddy's car?

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