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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bishop jump off of Tarwater's bed at the end of chapter 8?
(a) Rayber asks him to go for a ride.
(b) He says he wants ice cream.
(c) Tarwater tries to hit him.
(d) He actually falls off the bed.

2. What does Tarwater do with the books, clothing, and other items the schoolteacher bought for him?
(a) Tarwater sells them.
(b) Tarwater ignores them.
(c) Tarwater hides them.
(d) Tarwater says thank you.

3. According to the schoolteacher, what is the only thing Bishop can do?
(a) Hide.
(b) Smile.
(c) Frown.
(d) Stare.

4. What type of boy does Mason say Tarwater is?
(a) The type that women will ignore.
(b) The type that won't understand until it's too late.
(c) The type that people will take advantage of.
(d) The type the devil is always going to try to assist.

5. What does Meeks think of Tarwater after driving for only a short while?
(a) That he is related.
(b) That he is just trying to sell him something.
(c) That he has a good business idea.
(d) That he is a runaway.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Tarwater hear the stranger's voice?

2. What does the stranger's voice tell Tarwater to wait for?

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

4. Who did Mason convince to get a job in his sister's house?

5. What does Tarwater do with Mason's coffin?

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