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

2. What does Parker feel he cannot live up to?
(a) His parents' expectations.
(b) His boss' demands.
(c) His wife's high moral standards.
(d) His minister's ideals.

3. What does Mason think about himself?
(a) He has been called by God.
(b) He's a little rough around the edges.
(c) He always has good intentions.
(d) He is a prince among men.

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

5. How had Mason once tried to deter his nephew from coming onto his property?
(a) He set the dogs on him.
(b) He threw boiling water on him.
(c) He shot him.
(d) He threatened to call the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major life event has Julian just experienced?

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

3. How did Mason perceive his nephew?

4. Mr. Fortune makes a deal with _____________ to buy some of his property.

5. What does the ugly girl do to Mrs. Turpin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

7. What irony does Francis discover about Mason's life after Mason's death?

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

9. How does Parker meet his wife?

10. Explain the irony of Mr. Fortune's discipline of Mary.

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