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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rayber think Tarwater is headed into town the night he leaves the house?
(a) To go to church.
(b) To have a drink.
(c) To meet with friends.
(d) To see something that interested him.

2. What does Tarwater say about burying Mason?
(a) Mason's coffin broke.
(b) Mason wanted too fancy of a grave.
(c) Mason did not leave instructions.
(d) Mason was too big to bury.

3. According to the voice, what's the only reason Mason wanted Tarwater?
(a) So someone would take over the business.
(b) So someone would give him a Christian burial.
(c) So someone would keep him company.
(d) So someone would have to pay his taxes.

4. What does Tarwater do when Mason dies?
(a) Calls the police.
(b) Goes into the woods.
(c) Asks a neighbor for help.
(d) Finishes his breakfast.

5. What does Tarwater think about Mason's property after Mason's death?
(a) He thinks about the changes he can make.
(b) He thinks about selling the place.
(c) He thinks about how to pay the taxes.
(d) He thinks about renting the place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rayber leave his house at the end of chapter 4?

2. What is part of a "simple equation that required no further solution"?

3. What does Tarwater do to the shack the night Mason dies?

4. What about Tarwater makes fury rise in Rayber?

5. What does Mason say will burn a prophet?

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