ENG 101 Quiz “Greasy Lake” 1. Cite an example of sarcasm in the story. Why do you suppose Boyle uses this sarcastic tone? 2. What details suggest that the “greasy character” comes from a different socioeconomic background than that of the narrator and his two friends? How is this relevant to the story? 3. Do you think it’s believable that three relatively ordinary young men would try to rape a woman under similar circumstances? What would lead to this criminal act? 4. What do you suppose is the significance of the dead body the narrator encounters in the story? Why, in other words, does the author include it in the narrative? 5. Do you think this story generally reflects a more positive or negative outlook on life? Explain. ...