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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mason kidnap Francis?

2. What part of Rayber's body was irrevocably damaged during his altercation with Mason about Francis' kidnapping?

3. According to Meeks, what does H.L.L stand for?

4. What is the name of the lodge Rayber takes Francis to during their one-on-one fishing trip?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bishop die?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How was Mason Tarwater buried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When she is getting read to disembark the bus in the story "Everything that Rises Must Converge," Julian's mother attempts to give young Carver a penny, much to the rage of his mother. First, explain why Julian's mother hoped to give young Carver a penny. Then, describe Carver's mother's reaction to the gift. Why did she react so violently? Do you think Carver's mother overreacted to the gift? Why or why not? Finally, explain how Carver's mother's reaction echoes the anger and promises of the growing civil rights movement from the time. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Greenleaf is a character that causes a great amount of stress in Mrs. May's life in the story "Greenleaf." First, describe Mrs. Greenleaf's character. What parts about her personality are most annoying to Mrs. May? Then, describe the parallels between Mrs. Greenleaf's spiritual life with Mrs. May's spiritual life? What is the significance of Mrs. Greenleaf's request for God to stab her in the heart? How do these words come back to haunt Mrs. May in her own spirituality? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the characters in the story "Wise Blood" have a near obsession with money and materialism. First, describe the way that Motes views materialism in relationship to living a good life. How does Motes feel about himself when people notice his material wealth? How does he feel about himself when people notice his spirituality? For Motes, how are materialism and religion inextricably intertwined? Which, in Motes' perspective, leads to a better life, having money, or having a clean soul? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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