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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who collects Motes' government checks after he blinds himself?
(a) Enoch.
(b) Mrs. Watts.
(c) Asa Hawks.
(d) Sabbath.

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the sleeping berth where Motes sleeps on his way home from the military?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Cold.
(c) Crowded.
(d) Claustrophobic.

3. Which character believes that he has "Wise Blood"?
(a) Asa Hawks.
(b) Enoch Emory.
(c) Hazel Motes.
(d) Sabbath Hawks.

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

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

6. Where does Enoch Emory work?
(a) At the zoo.
(b) At the museum.
(c) At the pool.
(d) At the library.

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

8. What type of animal is Gonga?
(a) A giraffe.
(b) A goat.
(c) A gorilla.
(d) A gerbil.

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

10. What crew member does Motes speak to at length during his ride home after serving in the military?
(a) The porter.
(b) The stewardess.
(c) The captain.
(d) The waiter.

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

12. What type of car does Motes buy in Taulkinham?
(a) A Lincoln.
(b) A Cadillac.
(c) An Essex.
(d) An Oldsmobile.

13. What is the name of Motes' hometown?
(a) Southrod.
(b) Northrod.
(c) Westrod.
(d) Eastrod.

14. What does Motes use to blind himself?
(a) Quicklime.
(b) A slingshot.
(c) Hot coals.
(d) A spoon.

15. How did Asa Hawks become blind?
(a) He blinded himself.
(b) He had an accident with a slingshot.
(c) He was born blind.
(d) He was poisoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic of conversation arises right before Motes dies that forces him to leave the house, swearing he will never return?

2. Who wrote a letter threatening death to whomever tried to steal the furniture in the house?

3. What does the blind preacher ask for in exchange for repentance of sins?

4. Which of the following items does Motes watch a demonstration of in the streets?

5. What does Motes light on fire as he travels through his abandoned house?

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