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

2. How does Francis react when Rayber tells him that he considered drowning Bishop when he was born?
(a) He cheers.
(b) He prays.
(c) He cries.
(d) He vomits.

3. Which of the following activities does Francis refuse to do while he is living with Rayber?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Pray.
(d) Eat.

4. How does Motes feel about the blind preacher's religious style?
(a) He is in awe of it.
(b) He is apathetic to it.
(c) He does not approve of it.
(d) He is confused by it.

5. Which character believes that he has "Wise Blood"?
(a) Enoch Emory.
(b) Hazel Motes.
(c) Sabbath Hawks.
(d) Asa Hawks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mason kidnap Francis?

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

3. According to Meeks, what does H.L.L stand for?

4. How does Emory get the Gonga suit from its owner?

5. What does Rayber give Francis in case he should want to baptize Bishop over dinner?

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