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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. Who says they are "just now waking up"?
(a) Mason.
(b) Buford.
(c) Meeks.
(d) Tarwater.

2. What does the voice say Tarwater's sign is?
(a) The sun on Bishop's head.
(b) The water in the pool.
(c) Rayber saving him.
(d) A mystery.

3. Rayber says that Bishop did what to his pain?
(a) Increased it, magnified it, and hid it.
(b) Trapped it, released it, and made it obvious to strangers.
(c) Started it, ended it, and started it again.
(d) Started it, limited it, and contained it.

4. What does Bishop try to do during the ride to the lake?
(a) Sing the entire time.
(b) Shove Tarwater.
(c) Climb into the front seat.
(d) Jump out of the car.

5. 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 actually falls off the bed.
(c) He says he wants ice cream.
(d) Tarwater tries to hit him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What small town does this story begin in?

2. How does Bishop look when they check into the hotel?

3. What does the banner say on the building Rayber thinks Tarwater went into late at night?

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

5. What does Tarwater do with the books, clothing, and other items the schoolteacher bought for him?

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