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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Francis discover on the way to dig Mason's grave?
(a) A skid of fireworks.
(b) Mason's stockpile of guns.
(c) Mason's still.
(d) Mason's brother's grave.

2. How deep a hole must Francis dig in which to bury Mason?
(a) 12 feet.
(b) 10 feet.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 6 feet.

3. Who is Mrs. Turpin's husband?
(a) Chuck.
(b) Claud.
(c) Charles.
(d) Chad.

4. What major life event has Julian just experienced?
(a) Birth of his first child.
(b) Marriage.
(c) High school graduation.
(d) College graduation.

5. With whom had Francis lived before being taken in by Mason?
(a) Mason's nephew.
(b) Mason's sister.
(c) Francis' grandmother.
(d) Mason's brother.

6. What is a recurrent topic between Julian and his mother?
(a) Integration.
(b) Fashion.
(c) Food.
(d) Politics.

7. How long does Mason say that Francis must trust Mason's decisions?
(a) Until Francis turns 21
(b) Until Francis gets married.
(c) Until Francis turns 18.
(d) Until Francis has been called by God.

8. What does Mason think about himself?
(a) He has been called by God.
(b) He always has good intentions.
(c) He's a little rough around the edges.
(d) He is a prince among men.

9. Who is the son in EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE?
(a) Jared.
(b) James.
(c) Justin.
(d) Julian.

10. How did Francis come to live with Mason?
(a) Mason kidnapped Francis.
(b) Francis' parents died.
(c) Mason was a foster parent.
(d) Mason adopted Francis.

11. Why did Parker's wife's family approve of Parker's courting her?
(a) He really liked kids.
(b) He had a good job.
(c) He brought gifts of food to the house.
(d) He was very religious.

12. Why does Claud need to see the doctor?
(a) He has an ulcer on his leg.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He has migraines.
(d) His back is hurting.

13. What profession did Mason's nephew have?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Store Manager.
(d) Barber.

14. What also burned when Francis burned Mason's body?
(a) Mason's still.
(b) An old car.
(c) The surrounding woods.
(d) Mason's house.

15. What type of accident does Parker have at work?
(a) He falls off some scaffolding.
(b) He slips and falls on some motor oil.
(c) A tractor overturns.
(d) He hammers his thumb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mason Tarwater live?

2. Where does Julian live?

3. Parker decides to get a tattoo of ___________ on his back.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe how Parker feels about his wife in PARKER'S BACK?

5. Why is Francis' adventure into the real world so enlightening?

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