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

2. What emotion is Rayber overcome with when he stoops down to tie Bishop's shoelaces at the Science Museum?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Pity.
(c) Love.
(d) Resentment.

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

4. When Francis leaves the woods for the last time, what does he promise himself that he will do with his life?
(a) Become a school teacher.
(b) Become an astronaut.
(c) Become a prophet.
(d) Become a father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Rayber give to Francis during their fishing trip?

2. In what state did Mason Tarwater live?

3. How old was George Rayber when Mason kidnapped him?

4. What does Francis tell Rayber he will do with Bishop before he kills him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did George Rayber come to live with his uncle, Mason?

3. What type of interaction does Francis have with the first truck driver that picks him up from the side of the road?

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

5. How did George Rayber go deaf?

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

7. What type of interaction does Francis have with the second driver that picks him up from the side of the road?

8. How did Francis Tarwater come to live with his great-uncle Mason?

9. How does Francis rebel against Mason after his death?

10. How does Mason's neighbor, Buford Munson, react when he hears that Mason is dead?

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