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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. Outside which building does Motes typically preach his sermons?
(a) The movie theater.
(b) The library.
(c) The cathedral.
(d) The elementary school.

2. What does George Rayber do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a pastor.
(c) He is a mechanic.
(d) He is a teacher.

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

4. What weapon did Mason pull on Rayber when he came to collect Francis after the kidnapping?
(a) A gun.
(b) A knife.
(c) A rock.
(d) A slingshot.

5. Where does Francis drown Bishop?
(a) In the bathtub.
(b) In the lake.
(c) In the dishwater.
(d) In the swimming pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Motes have to wait for the train to reach Taulkinham?

2. How does Francis react to Rayber's offer to let him baptize Bishop?

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

4. Why won't Mason's neighbors give Francis a drink of water when he requests one from them?

5. Which of the following Biblical stories does Francis think about after his sexual assault?

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