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

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

3. How long did Mason Tarwater spend in the mental institution before his release?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 2 years.

4. Which of his mother's possessions did Motes bring with him when he joined the military?
(a) Her wedding ring.
(b) Her glasses.
(c) Her diary.
(d) Her handkerchief.

5. What does Rayber say to the innkeeper that deeply annoys Francis?
(a) That Francis is a prophet.
(b) That Francis is his son.
(c) That Francis is an orphan.
(d) That Francis is a world class fisherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emory do with his own clothes while he is wearing the Gonga outfit?

2. How does the man who attacks Francis slip him drugs?

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

4. What nickname does Rayber give to Francis during their fishing trip?

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

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