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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tarwater drop the knocker at the schoolteacher's house?
(a) It looks like the devil.
(b) He doesn't want to visit.
(c) It breaks.
(d) It is cold.

2. Who buries Mason Tarwater?
(a) Buford Munson.
(b) The schoolteacher.
(c) Francis Marion.
(d) Bernice Bishop.

3. How did Mason describe Tarwater's sister?
(a) He called her beautiful.
(b) He called her his favorite.
(c) He called her a lost cause.
(d) He called her a dirty name.

4. Why would Mason leave for days at a time into the woods?
(a) To fight with animals.
(b) To communicate with God.
(c) To meditate.
(d) To earn money.

5. What does Tarwater do with Buford's jug?
(a) Dumps it out.
(b) Hides it.
(c) Fills it with alcohol.
(d) Breaks it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meeks think of Tarwater after driving for only a short while?

2. What does Tarwater do when Bishop tries to touch him?

3. According to the schoolteacher, what is the only thing Bishop can do?

4. According to the voice, what's the only reason Mason wanted Tarwater?

5. Who shoots the schoolteacher?

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