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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. According to Meeks, what does H.L.L stand for?
(a) Heaven Listens Last.
(b) Help Lead Love.
(c) Hold Love Longingly.
(d) Hard Lessons Learned.

2. How does Francis react when he finds Mason's still on the farm?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is terrified.
(d) He is relieved.

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

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

5. How does Francis react when Rayber tells him that he considered drowning Bishop when he was born?
(a) He cries.
(b) He prays.
(c) He cheers.
(d) He vomits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Francis' behavior while he is living with Rayber?

2. Which of the following characters believed himself to be a prophet at some point in his life?

3. How old is Francis when Mason Tarwater dies?

4. Why did Mason try to kidnap Reyber's son, Bishop?

5. Who does Francis think is speaking to him when he hears the voice of his "friend" in his ear?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lucette, and what impact does she have on Rayber when the meet?

2. What is Francis' initial reaction when he meets his cousin, Bishop?

3. What is Francis' reaction when he figures out that Rayber has followed him to the religious revival?

4. What event at the science museum jars Rayber into remembering his own religious childhood?

5. Why does Francis fear having to bury his uncle at the opening of the story,"The Violent Bear it Away"?

6. Why was Mason Tarwater admitted into a mental institution, and how did he get out?

7. What events lead up to Francis vomiting in a lake?

8. How does Francis prove his difficult nature to Rayber after moving in with him?

9. What conversation does Francis have with Meeks right after Mason dies?

10. Why does Rayber agree to take Francis in and take care of him?

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