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The Violent Bear It Away | Quiz

Flannery O'Connor
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The Violent Bear It Away | Quiz

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1)

What happened after Rayber was shot by Mason? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

He started to walk with a limp.
He shot back.
He had Mason arrested.
He started to lose his hearing.
2)

What does the car look like that stops for Tarwater? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

It has an extra tire on the back.
It is lavender and cream colored.
It is all black.
It is shorter than most cars.
3)

What does Tarwater say about the teachings of Mason? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

He says he doesn't believe any of it.
He says it's the only truth.
He says it will set him free.
He says he knows better.
4)

Who says they are free? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Bernice.
Rayber.
Bishop.
Tarwater.
5)

What does Rayber do as soon as he and Tarwater return home from the church? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Stays on the porch.
Yells at Tarwater.
Goes to bed.
Makes breakfast.
6)

Who says they are "going on about (their) bidnis"? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Bishop.
Tarwater.
Rayber.
Mason.
7)

After leaving the gas station, what does Tarwater hunger for in addition to food and drink? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Compassion.
Sleep.
Money.
Companionship.
8)

When Tarwater gets dressed in the woods, what happens? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Someone is watching him.
He falls over.
Half of his clothes are on backwards.
He passes out again.
9)

Rayber says that Bishop did what to his pain? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Started it, ended it, and started it again.
Increased it, magnified it, and hid it.
Trapped it, released it, and made it obvious to strangers.
Started it, limited it, and contained it.
10)

What does Tarwater compare Bishop to when they go to the Italian restaurant? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

A rat.
A thief.
A hog.
A baby.
11)

Where does Bishop run to when he jumps out of the car in Powderhead? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

The mule farm.
The lake.
Mason's cabin.
The blackberry bushes.
12)

Why does Rayber know that Tarwater will always return to him? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Because of Bishop.
Because Tarwater wants help.
Because they are related.
Because Tarwater has no place to go.
13)

What does Lucette say is coming? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

My Lord.
My Word.
The end of the world.
David.
14)

How does Tarwater describe Rayber's hearing aid? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

He says Rayber can read minds.
He says Rayber relies on it too much.
He says Rayber is a robot.
He says Rayber is incomplete.
15)

Where does Bishop go to school? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

He is homeschooled.
A school in the next town.
He does not go to school.
A school for exceptional children.
16)

What does Tarwater do at the end of the trip out into the lake? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

He jumps off the boat and swims away.
He eats a live fish.
He tries to burn the boat.
He catches more fish than Rayber.
17)

Why does Tarwater say he was a fool? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

For burning the cabin in Powderhead.
For burning Mason's body.
For baptizing Bishop.
For drowning Bishop.
18)

Why does Bishop sit on the stairs in front of Tarwater? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

He wants to kick Tarwater.
He wants attention.
He wants his shoes tied.
He wants to be in the way.
19)

How does Tarwater describe Bishop's drowning? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

As being a mistake.
As being more important than the baptism.
As being less important than the baptism.
As being his job.
20)

What does Tarwater say is "better than the Bread of Life"? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Money.
Whiskey.
Water.
Salvation.
21)

Why does Rayber hold Bishop in his lap at the park? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

To wait for Tarwater.
To get a hug.
To keep him quiet.
To tie his shoe.
22)

What does Tarwater eat for lunch before fishing? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Barbeque buns and beer.
Hot dogs and whiskey.
Nothing.
Cheese and wine.
23)

What does Rayber realize about Tarwater as he looks into the pool of water? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

That he cannot keep him in his house.
That he cannot save him.
That he cannot reason with him.
That he cannot understand him.
24)

What does Rayber check in Tarwater's overalls? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

The seams.
The snaps.
The pockets.
The size.
25)

What catches Tarwater's attention in the store window when he is walking with Rayber? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

A red car.
A gold watch.
A balloon.
A gun.
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