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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food item does the first truck driver give to Francis before dropping him off at the side of the road?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) A cookie.
(c) An orange.
(d) An ice cream bar.

2. How was George Rayber related to Francis' Tarwater's mother?
(a) They were married.
(b) They were not related.
(c) They were cousins.
(d) They were siblings.

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

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

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

6. When "The Violent Bear it Away" opens, how long has Mason Tarwater been dead?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

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

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

9. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Francis' behavior while he is living with Rayber?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Angry.
(c) Scared.
(d) Sullen.

10. How long did Mason Tarwater spend in the mental institution before his release?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 8 years.

11. What is Rayber's reaction when he realizes Bishop is dead?
(a) He is outraged.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is apathetic.

12. In what type of establishment did Mason live when he was not in the mental institution?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A large house with a pool.
(c) A farm.
(d) An apartment complex.

13. Which of the following activities does Francis refuse to do while he is living with Rayber?
(a) Bathe.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Eat.
(d) Pray.

14. Where did Mason Tarwater die?
(a) Tending to his cotton fields.
(b) Sleeping in his bed.
(c) At the breakfast table.
(d) Reading a newspaper on the porch.

15. Who does Francis think is speaking to him when he hears the voice of his "friend" in his ear?
(a) His mother's spirit.
(b) The devil.
(c) Uncle Mason.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bushes completely overtook Mason's house and yard?

2. What does Rayber say to the innkeeper that deeply annoys Francis?

3. What crime had Mason committed leading to his incarceration in the mental institution?

4. Who claims that Rayber's ears are "deaf to the Holy word"?

5. How does Francis know that he has been sexually assaulted?

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