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

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

3. What does Francis claim to have lost at the building where the congregational revival took place?
(a) His parents.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His faith.
(d) His hat.

4. How does the man who attacks Francis slip him drugs?
(a) In his drink.
(b) In his cigarette.
(c) In his sandwich.
(d) In his ice cream.

5. What color is the car the Motes buys?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did Mason Tarwater live?

2. What does Francis drink until he is drunk after Mason's death?

3. Which character believes that he has "Wise Blood"?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Miss Wally Bee Hitchcock?

5. What does Francis dream about when he falls asleep in the truck driver's cab on his way back to the farm?

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