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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 Enoch Emory believe is "the new Jesus"?
(a) A mummy.
(b) A baby.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A gorilla.

2. Why won't Mason's neighbors give Francis a drink of water when he requests one from them?
(a) To punish him for burning down the house.
(b) Because they don't recognize him.
(c) Because they don't have any fresh water on their farm.
(d) To save their water for the cattle, who need it.

3. What does Francis dream about when he falls asleep in the truck driver's cab on his way back to the farm?
(a) Drowning Bishop.
(b) Heaven.
(c) His mother's smile.
(d) His uncle's corpse.

4. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Francis' behavior while he is living with Rayber?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Angry.
(d) Scared.

5. Which of the following characters believed himself to be a prophet at some point in his life?
(a) Francis Tarwater.
(b) Mason Tarwater.
(c) George Rayber.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is all over the porch floor when Motes arrives home?

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

4. How does Hazel Motes travel home after his stint in the military?

5. Where did Motes' family disappear off to before he arrived home?

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