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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) The Baptist minister.
(b) The school principal.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) A Negro.

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

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

4. Who buries Mason?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A Negro.
(c) Mason's nephew.
(d) Francis.

5. 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.

6. How did Claud sustain his injury?
(a) He reads in the dark.
(b) A cow kicked him.
(c) He fell off a ladder.
(d) He was in a car accident.

7. Mr. Fortune makes a deal with _____________ to buy some of his property.
(a) A gas station owner.
(b) A school.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A retail franchise.

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

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

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

11. How long does Francis live with Mason?
(a) Just a few weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 14 years.
(d) 10 years.

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

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

14. What does Mason's nephew feel about Mason's death?
(a) Anger.
(b) Joy.
(c) Grief.
(d) Relief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Mason's nephew NOT tell Francis?

2. Why does Francis tell Mason's nephew that Francis set Mason's body on fire?

3. Soon after the marriage, Parker discovers that his wife likes _____________.

4. Who is Mrs. Turpin's husband?

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Julian in relation to his mother?

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