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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. What does Motes fill his shoes with as penance for sins?
(a) Coals.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Glass.
(d) Sand.

2. What is Rayber's reaction when he realizes Bishop is dead?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is outraged.
(d) He is happy.

3. What does the blind preacher ask for in exchange for repentance of sins?
(a) A quarter.
(b) A penny.
(c) A nickel.
(d) A dime.

4. How does Francis react to Rayber's offer to let him baptize Bishop?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is horrified.
(d) He is pleased.

5. To what animal does Francis compare Rayber's son, Bishop?
(a) A dog.
(b) A gorilla.
(c) A ferret.
(d) A canary.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Francis react when Mason brings him new, clean clothes to wear?

2. Why does the pitchman become angry with the young girl accompanying the blind preacher?

3. When Francis leaves the woods for the last time, what does he promise himself that he will do with his life?

4. What did Rayber's wife, Bernice, do for a living?

5. Who does Francis think is speaking to him when he hears the voice of his "friend" in his ear?

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