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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 is it called when Francis cannot understand how a man of God like Mason can make a living making moonshine?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Irony.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Simile.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Julian's mother go for her weight loss class?

2. What task does Francis have after Mason dies?

3. Who is Mason Tarwater's great-nephew?

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

5. What is a recurrent topic between Julian and his mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the schoolteacher so committed to saving Francis and what happens to him as a result?

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

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

5. Describe Mrs. Turpin's demeanor.

6. How does Parker meet his wife?

7. What is the premise of EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE?

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

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

10. With whom did Francis live before going to live with Mason?

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