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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to buy liquor at the still?
(a) A Negro.
(b) The Baptist minister.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) The school principal.

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

3. Why is Parker's wife so furious when she hears about his accident at work?
(a) Parker was flirting with a girl when it happened.
(b) Parker ruined his new pants.
(c) Parker never called her.
(d) Parker had been drinking.

4. With what is Parker obsessed?
(a) Tattoos.
(b) His truck.
(c) Ice cream.
(d) Poker.

5. What does Parker's wife think about his new tattoo?
(a) It is too black.
(b) It is too big.
(c) It is beautiful.
(d) It is idolatry.

6. What kind of equipment is involved in Parker's accident?
(a) Tractor.
(b) Nail gun.
(c) Oil drum.
(d) Buzz saw.

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

8. By what landmark is Mason buried?
(a) A tree.
(b) A creek.
(c) A rock.
(d) A still.

9. What does Mason Tarwater consider himself to be in THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY?
(a) A savior.
(b) A prophet.
(c) A miracle worker.
(d) A regular guy.

10. What ends the relationship between Mason and Francis?
(a) Mason goes crazy.
(b) Francis goes to college.
(c) Francis runs away.
(d) Mason dies.

11. Where does Julian's mother go for her weight loss class?
(a) Curves.
(b) Ton o' Fun.
(c) YMCA.
(d) Weight Watchers.

12. Why does Francis tell Mason's nephew that Francis set Mason's body on fire?
(a) Because it's what Mason would have wanted.
(b) Because he always hated Mason.
(c) Because Mason's body was too big to move.
(d) Because he didn't want any traces of the murder.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Fortune family live?

2. What is it called when Francis cannot understand how a man of God like Mason can make a living making moonshine?

3. What does Julian's mother offer the Negro child on the bus?

4. Who is the grandchild that Mr. Fortune likes?

5. How long does Mason say that Francis must trust Mason's decisions?

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