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

2. How had Mason once tried to deter his nephew from coming onto his property?

3. Who comes to buy liquor at the still?

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

5. Parker decides to get a tattoo of ___________ on his back.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Parker meet his wife?

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

5. Why is Parker perplexed about his wife's reaction to his tattoo of God?

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

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

8. Why is Mr. Fortune so drawn to Mary and not his other grandchildren?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the stories. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

Several stories are classic stories of the search for love. What does that classification entail? Cite two stories that fall into this category and note your reasons to support your choices.

Essay Topic 3

Loneliness seems to take on a personality in many of the stories. Cite at least two examples of loneliness and how the characters manage through their situations.

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