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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. Which of Mason's relatives was considered to be an evil drunk incapable of being saved?

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

3. Why does Buford Munson bury Francis when he finds him, passed out drunk?

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

5. How long did Mason Tarwater spend in the mental institution before his release?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bishop die?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did George Rayber go deaf?

9. Who is Francis' "stranger" who is later referred to as his "friend"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Both Asa Hawks and Hazel Motes go through the process of blinding themselves in the story "Wise Blood." First, describe the situation in which Asa Hawks blinded himself. Then, compare / contrast Hawks' motivations in blinding himself with Motes' motivation in blinding himself. What did each of these men hope to gain from their actions? Were they successful? Why or why not? What methods did each of these men use to blind themselves? What does this action tell the reader about their characters? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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