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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Francis tell Rayber he will do with Bishop before he kills him?
(a) Baptize him.
(b) Take care of him.
(c) Put him to sleep.
(d) Give him rest.

2. To what animal does Francis compare Rayber's son, Bishop?
(a) A ferret.
(b) A canary.
(c) A gorilla.
(d) A dog.

3. How does Rayber react to the news that his uncle, Mason, is dead?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is saddened.

4. 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 Rayber abused her.
(d) Because she joined the circus.

5. What is Francis' first impression of Rayber?
(a) That he is a heathen.
(b) That he is a kind man.
(c) That he is a wimp.
(d) That he is a prophet.

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

7. How does Francis know that he has been sexually assaulted?
(a) He is in pain.
(b) His hands are tied together.
(c) All of the above.
(d) His clothes are on backward.

8. Why does Lucette ask congregation members for money at the Powderhead Congregational Church?
(a) To pay for Mason's funeral.
(b) To fund a militia.
(c) To pay for her surgery.
(d) For missionary work.

9. What nickname does Rayber give to Francis during their fishing trip?
(a) France.
(b) Franky-boy.
(c) Cici.
(d) Frank.

10. Why did Mason try to kidnap Reyber's son, Bishop?
(a) To worship him.
(b) To sacrifice him.
(c) To baptize him.
(d) All of the above.

11. How does Francis react to Rayber's offer to let him baptize Bishop?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is confused.

12. What does Francis claim to have lost at the building where the congregational revival took place?
(a) His hat.
(b) His parents.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His faith.

13. Which of Mason's relatives was considered to be an evil drunk incapable of being saved?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

14. Who buried Mason's body?
(a) George Rayber.
(b) Mason's body was never recovered.
(c) Francis Tarwater.
(d) Buford Munson.

15. What type of bushes completely overtook Mason's house and yard?
(a) Poison ivy bushes.
(b) Raspberry bushes.
(c) Blackberry bushes.
(d) Strawberry bushes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was George Rayber related to Francis' Tarwater's mother?

2. What part of Rayber's body was irrevocably damaged during his altercation with Mason about Francis' kidnapping?

3. According to Meeks, what does H.L.L stand for?

4. Which of the following characters shouted these words: "The prophet I raise up out of this boy will burn your eyes clean!" ?

5. What did Rayber's wife, Bernice, do for a living?

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