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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Hazel Motes when he was drafted into the army?
(a) 22.
(b) 24.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

2. What does Emory believe is his "special mystery"?
(a) An octopus.
(b) A flower.
(c) An old manuscript.
(d) A mummy.

3. Where did Motes' family disappear off to before he arrived home?
(a) To see the mountains in Colorado.
(b) To find work in Mexico.
(c) To visit relatives in Michigan.
(d) Motes doesn't know where his family went.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Miss Wally Bee Hitchcock?
(a) Rich.
(b) Attractive.
(c) Chatty.
(d) Arrogant.

5. What is the name of Motes' landlady at the end of the story?
(a) Mrs. Hatchet.
(b) Mrs. Gold.
(c) Mrs. Howe.
(d) Mrs. Flood.

6. What does Mrs. Watts do for a living?
(a) She is an exotic dancer.
(b) She is a prostitute.
(c) She is a drug dealer.
(d) She is a police officer.

7. How long did Motes have to wait for the train to reach Taulkinham?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Eight hours.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Two hours.

8. At what time of day does Motes reach his old homestead after serving time in the military?
(a) 9:00 am.
(b) 9:00 pm.
(c) 4:00 am.
(d) 4:00 pm.

9. How long has it been since Motes drove a car before purchasing his new car in Taulkinham?
(a) Two years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Motes has never driven a car.
(d) Ten years.

10. How is Sabbath related to Asa?
(a) Asa is her brother.
(b) Asa is her uncle.
(c) Asa is her father.
(d) Asa is her son.

11. How does Hazel Motes travel home after his stint in the military?
(a) By taxi.
(b) By airplane.
(c) By boat.
(d) By train.

12. Which of the following characters is NOT a street preacher?
(a) Enoch Emory.
(b) Hazel Moats.
(c) Hoover Shoats.
(d) Onnie Jay

13. What falls from the roof of the house, cutting Motes' face?
(a) A rock.
(b) A baseball.
(c) An icicle.
(d) A board.

14. Who wrote a letter threatening death to whomever tried to steal the furniture in the house?
(a) Motes' brother.
(b) Motes' mother.
(c) Motes' sister.
(d) Motes' father.

15. How does Motes feel about the blind preacher's religious style?
(a) He is in awe of it.
(b) He is confused by it.
(c) He is apathetic to it.
(d) He does not approve of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who collects Motes' government checks after he blinds himself?

2. In what state did Motes grow up?

3. Which type of truck does Motes hitch a ride from to get from Melsey to his hometown?

4. What type of car does Motes buy in Taulkinham?

5. How old is Enoch Emory?

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