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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. When Tarwater and Bishop are gone, what does Rayber realize about his relationship with Tarwater?
(a) Rayber realizes he just wants to be rid of Tarwater.
(b) Rayber realizes how to rehabilitate Tarwater.
(c) Rayber realizes how to make friends with Tarwater.
(d) Rayber realizes he can adopt Tarwater.

2. What two feelings does Rayber have for Tarwater as they go on their fishing trip?
(a) Love and scorn.
(b) Compassion and fury.
(c) Hatred and fear.
(d) Misery and anger.

3. What does Rayber compare Lucette to?
(a) A blinded bird.
(b) A baby bear.
(c) A scared puppy.
(d) A deaf cat.

4. Why does Rayber leave his house at the end of chapter 4?
(a) Because he needed to go to the store.
(b) Because Bishop ran away.
(c) Because Tarwater was gone.
(d) Because of a fight.

5. What is the first thing Tarwater says to the schoolteacher?
(a) That he needs to see Bishop.
(b) That Mason is dead.
(c) That God sent him there.
(d) That he needs money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mason want at the head of his grave?

2. What does Rayber define as the great dignity of man?

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

4. As Meeks drives with Tarwater, what does he consider doing with Tarwater?

5. Who said, "You don't even know what makes you do the things you do"?

(see the answer key)

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