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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Violent Bear it Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following Biblical stories does Francis think about after his sexual assault?
(a) The creation of man and animals.
(b) Leading the lamb to the slaughter.
(c) Jonah being swallowed into the belly of a whale.
(d) Feeding the multitude with bread and fish.

2. What is the name of Motes' hometown?
(a) Westrod.
(b) Eastrod.
(c) Southrod.
(d) Northrod.

3. Who collects Motes' government checks after he blinds himself?
(a) Asa Hawks.
(b) Enoch.
(c) Mrs. Watts.
(d) Sabbath.

4. How long did Mason Tarwater spend in the mental institution before his release?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 4 years.

5. What is the one word Enoch Emory uses to describe Taulkinham?
(a) Unsafe.
(b) Unpenetrable.
(c) Unfortunate.
(d) Unfriendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Mason's neighbors give Francis a drink of water when he requests one from them?

2. How old was Mason Tarwater when he died?

3. To what animal does Francis compare Rayber's son, Bishop?

4. What is Rayber's reaction when he realizes Bishop is dead?

5. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Francis' behavior while he is living with Rayber?

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