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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 Rayber give Francis in case he should want to baptize Bishop over dinner?
(a) A bottle of water.
(b) A glass of water.
(c) A bowl of water.
(d) A pot of water.

2. Why does the pitchman become angry with the young girl accompanying the blind preacher?
(a) Because she is handing out flyers.
(b) Because she is cursing.
(c) Because she is threatening his customers.
(d) Because she is wearing a bathing suit.

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

4. Where is Sabbath's mother?
(a) Sabbath has never known her mother.
(b) She is in an insane asylum.
(c) She is dead.
(d) She is working in Uganda.

5. What does Francis set fire to before returning to the city?
(a) The woods.
(b) The house.
(c) Mason's body.
(d) His clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Motes fill his shoes with as penance for sins?

2. Why did Mason try to kidnap Reyber's son, Bishop?

3. What is the name of Motes' hometown?

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

5. Where does the first truck driver tell Francis he belongs when he drops him off at the side of the road?

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