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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Violent Bear it Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Francis know that he has been sexually assaulted?
(a) His clothes are on backward.
(b) His hands are tied together.
(c) All of the above.
(d) He is in pain.

2. What is the one question Hazel Motes asks Mrs. Wally Bee Hitchcock?
(a) If she is a Republican.
(b) If she is religious.
(c) If she is rich.
(d) If she is redeemed.

3. What food item does the first truck driver give to Francis before dropping him off at the side of the road?
(a) An ice cream bar.
(b) An orange.
(c) A cookie.
(d) A sandwich.

4. What does Francis tell Rayber he will do with Bishop before he kills him?
(a) Baptize him.
(b) Give him rest.
(c) Take care of him.
(d) Put him to sleep.

5. How does the man who attacks Francis slip him drugs?
(a) In his ice cream.
(b) In his cigarette.
(c) In his drink.
(d) In his sandwich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Motes' landlady at the end of the story?

2. What does Emory do with his own clothes while he is wearing the Gonga outfit?

3. What color is the car the Motes buys?

4. Which of the following characters shouted these words: "The prophet I raise up out of this boy will burn your eyes clean!" ?

5. As a young boy, what did Motes want to be when he grew up?

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