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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Parker tell his wife to make her jealous?
(a) He is getting phone calls from an anonymous woman.
(b) Someone leaves candy in his truck.
(c) He works for a hefty young blonde.
(d) He has received letters from a former girlfriend.

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

3. What does Julian's mother offer the Negro child on the bus?
(a) A penny.
(b) A whistle.
(c) Some candy.
(d) A book.

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

5. Where does Mason Tarwater live?
(a) In a townhouse.
(b) On a farm.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In the suburbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis discover on the way to dig Mason's grave?

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

3. How long does Francis live with Mason?

4. How deep a hole must Francis dig in which to bury Mason?

5. How did Mason perceive his nephew?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Parker meet his wife?

2. Why does Francis have such difficulty living with Mason?

3. What is Mason's history of taking children in order to save them?

4. What is the premise of PARKER'S BACK?

5. How does Parker's wife react when she hears about his new tattoo and his accident at work?

6. What is the premise of THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY?

7. How are Julian and his mother at odds over integration?

8. Describe Mrs. Turpin's demeanor.

9. What are the circumstances in which Julian's mother gets hit?

10. What is the premise of A VIEW OF THE WOODS?

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