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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 the blind preacher ask for in exchange for repentance of sins?
(a) A dime.
(b) A nickel.
(c) A quarter.
(d) A penny.

2. Who witnesses the light leaving Motes' eyes right before he dies?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His business partner.
(c) His landlady.
(d) His doctor.

3. According to Meeks, what does H.L.L stand for?
(a) Help Lead Love.
(b) Hard Lessons Learned.
(c) Hold Love Longingly.
(d) Heaven Listens Last.

4. Which type of truck does Motes hitch a ride from to get from Melsey to his hometown?
(a) A seed truck.
(b) A pickup truck.
(c) A fire truck.
(d) A garbage truck.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Motes' grandfather do for a living when he was still alive?

2. Which of Mason's relatives was considered to be an evil drunk incapable of being saved?

3. At what time of day does Motes reach his old homestead after serving time in the military?

4. Outside which building does Motes typically preach his sermons?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes the sleeping berth where Motes sleeps on his way home from the military?

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