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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. Which character believes that he has "Wise Blood"?
(a) Enoch Emory.
(b) Hazel Motes.
(c) Sabbath Hawks.
(d) Asa Hawks.

2. What does Francis claim to have lost at the building where the congregational revival took place?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His faith.
(c) His parents.
(d) His hat.

3. What is the only item of furniture left in Motes' home when he arrives there?
(a) A kitchen table.
(b) A couch.
(c) An armoire.
(d) A mirror.

4. Where does Francis drown Bishop?
(a) In the bathtub.
(b) In the dishwater.
(c) In the swimming pool.
(d) In the lake.

5. What lie did Mason repeatedly tell Francis about his mother?
(a) That she was a Satan worshipper.
(b) That she was a whore.
(c) That she was still alive.
(d) That she had abandoned him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Motes' grandfather do for a living when he was still alive?

2. In what state did Motes grow up?

3. Why did Rayber's wife leave him?

4. When Francis leaves the woods for the last time, what does he promise himself that he will do with his life?

5. Which of the following descriptions of the man who attacks Francis in the woods is NOT true?

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