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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wise Blood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following subjects does Motes dream about on his way home from the military?
(a) His sister's garden.
(b) His brother's house.
(c) His father's funeral.
(d) His mother's singing.

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

3. At what time of day does Motes reach his old homestead after serving time in the military?
(a) 4:00 am.
(b) 9:00 am.
(c) 4:00 pm.
(d) 9:00 pm.

4. Where does Enoch Emory work?
(a) At the library.
(b) At the zoo.
(c) At the pool.
(d) At the museum.

5. What is the name of Motes' landlady at the end of the story?
(a) Mrs. Hatchet.
(b) Mrs. Gold.
(c) Mrs. Flood.
(d) Mrs. Howe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Watts do for a living?

2. What crew member does Motes speak to at length during his ride home after serving in the military?

3. What does Motes use to blind himself?

4. Who wrote a letter threatening death to whomever tried to steal the furniture in the house?

5. What does Motes light on fire as he travels through his abandoned house?

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