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

2. What legal document does Mason alter?
(a) His will.
(b) The deed to his house.
(c) His Power of Attorney.
(d) His immigration forms.

3. Why does Francis visit Mason's nephew?
(a) To ask if he can stay with him.
(b) To read the will.
(c) To read the Bible together.
(d) To tell him that Mason has died.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the son in EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE?

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

3. How did Francis come to live with Mason?

4. What is Mason's nephew's main concern after Mason's death?

5. Why does Claud need to see the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Francis do in the time shortly after Mason's death?

3. What does the schoolteacher consider hopeful after Mason's death?

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

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

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

7. What story does Francis tell the schoolteacher about Mason's death?

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

9. Describe Mrs. Turpin's demeanor.

10. Why are Mr. Fortune's grandchildren upset about the land deal with a gas station owner?

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