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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters shouted these words: "The prophet I raise up out of this boy will burn your eyes clean!" ?
(a) Francis Tarwater.
(b) George Rayber.
(c) Bernice Bishop.
(d) Mason Tarwater.

3. In what state did Mason Tarwater live?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Tennesee.
(d) Alabama.

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

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

6. What does Rayber say to the innkeeper that deeply annoys Francis?
(a) That Francis is a world class fisherman.
(b) That Francis is an orphan.
(c) That Francis is his son.
(d) That Francis is a prophet.

7. Why did Rayber's wife leave him?
(a) Beacuse she couldn't cope with their son's disability.
(b) Because she joined the circus.
(c) Because Rayber abused her.
(d) Because she fell in love with someone else.

8. What is the name of the lodge Rayber takes Francis to during their one-on-one fishing trip?
(a) The Cherokee Lodge.
(b) The Blackfoot Lodge.
(c) The Potawatame Lodge.
(d) The Navajo Lodge.

9. Which of the following characters believed himself to be a prophet at some point in his life?
(a) Francis Tarwater.
(b) Mason Tarwater.
(c) All of the above.
(d) George Rayber.

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

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

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

13. What crime had Mason committed leading to his incarceration in the mental institution?
(a) Kidnap.
(b) Vandalism.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Francis react when he finds Mason's still on the farm?

2. How old was Mason Tarwater when he died?

3. Where does the first truck driver tell Francis he belongs when he drops him off at the side of the road?

4. What food item does the first truck driver give to Francis before dropping him off at the side of the road?

5. What does George Rayber do for a living?

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