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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who buries Mason?

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

3. What does Mason Tarwater consider himself to be in THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY?

4. With what is Parker obsessed?

5. With whom had Francis lived before being taken in by Mason?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Mrs. Turpin's demeanor.

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

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

8. How does Mason die and who buries him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Haze Motes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 3

Prejudice and discrimination against Negroes is a common thread in O'Connor's stories. Cite two examples in this book and explain what you think O'Connor was trying to say in each?

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