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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. In what state did Mason Tarwater live?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Tennesee.

2. What is the one question Hazel Motes asks Mrs. Wally Bee Hitchcock?
(a) If she is a Republican.
(b) If she is religious.
(c) If she is rich.
(d) If she is redeemed.

3. Why did Rayber's wife leave him?
(a) Because she joined the circus.
(b) Beacuse she couldn't cope with their son's disability.
(c) Because she fell in love with someone else.
(d) Because Rayber abused her.

4. Why does Buford Munson bury Francis when he finds him, passed out drunk?
(a) Because he thinks the boy is dead.
(b) To protect him from the dogs.
(c) To teach him a lesson about drinking.
(d) Because he thinks the boy stole his alcohol.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items is NOT advertised for in neon lights in the city of Taulkinham?

2. What did Motes' grandfather do for a living when he was still alive?

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

4. Where does Enoch Emory work?

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

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