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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. How is Sabbath related to Asa?
(a) Asa is her brother.
(b) Asa is her son.
(c) Asa is her uncle.
(d) Asa is her father.

2. Which of the following characters is NOT a street preacher?
(a) Enoch Emory.
(b) Hoover Shoats.
(c) Hazel Moats.
(d) Onnie Jay

3. What is all over the porch floor when Motes arrives home?
(a) Blood.
(b) Weeds.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Boxes.

4. What topic of conversation arises right before Motes dies that forces him to leave the house, swearing he will never return?
(a) Politics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Music.

5. What does Motes light on fire as he travels through his abandoned house?
(a) Envelopes.
(b) Socks.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who collects Motes' government checks after he blinds himself?

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

3. How does Francis react when he finds Mason's still on the farm?

4. What lie did Mason repeatedly tell Francis about his mother?

5. What branch of the military did Hazel Motes serve in?

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