3. Why is Francis' adventure into the real world so enlightening?
(a) He sees what he has missed while stuck on the farm.
(b) He never wants to leave the farm again.
(c) He knows that he will follow in Mason's footsteps.
(d) He knows that Mason was right all along.

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

5. How had Mason once tried to deter his nephew from coming onto his property?
(a) He threatened to call the police.
(b) He threw boiling water on him.
(c) He shot him.
(d) He set the dogs on him.

6. What is Parker's reaction when his wife throws him out of the house?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Surprised.

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

8. Which of the following does NOT describe how Parker feels about his wife in PARKER'S BACK?
(a) She is critical.
(b) He hates her.
(c) She is too plain.
(d) He feels lucky to have her.

9. Who is Mason Tarwater's great-nephew?
(a) Frankie Martin Tarwater.
(b) Frank Marin Tarwater.
(c) Francis Malloy Tarwater.
(d) Francis Marion Tarwater.

10. What does the ugly girl do to Mrs. Turpin?
(a) Shares her magazine.
(b) Gives her her seat.
(c) Tries to strangle her.
(d) Brings her a coffee.

11. Where does Mason die?
(a) In a bar.
(b) In a car accident.
(c) At the breakfast table.
(d) In the hospital.

12. What does Parker's wife do after he shows her his new tattoo?
(a) Kicks him out of the house.
(b) Invites the neighbors in to see his back.
(c) Takes a picture of his back.
(d) Makes him put his shirt back on quickly.

13. Where did Parker meet his wife?
(a) At a trade show.
(b) At a bar.
(c) On a singles cruise.
(d) When his car had broken down on the highway>

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

15. How old was Francis when he was brought to Mason's house to live?
(a) A toddler.
(b) A baby.
(c) A tween.
(d) A teenager.