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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state did Motes grow up?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) New Mexico.

2. How long did Hazel Motes spend in the military before returning home?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 4 years.

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

4. What does Motes light on fire as he travels through his abandoned house?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Envelopes.
(c) Socks.
(d) Newspapers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Motes' hometown?

2. Where is Sabbath's mother?

3. How old is Enoch Emory?

4. On his first night back at home, where does Motes sleep?

5. Outside which building does Motes typically preach his sermons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Motes' first impression of Enoch Emory?

2. Where does Motes first meet Sabbath Hawks?

3. What story does Sabbath tell Motes about her childhood that makes him pity her?

4. Who is Gongo the Gorilla?

5. What act does Enoch Emory commit that is directly related to his "wise blood"?

6. What is Motes' initial reaction to the town of Taulkinham?

7. Who is Mrs. Wally Bee Hitchcock?

8. From where does Motes purchase his new car?

9. What does Enoch Emory believe is his "secret mystery"?

10. Who is Mrs. Watts?

(see the answer keys)

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