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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. What does Tarwater's long face remind Rayber of?
(a) A root pulled from the ground.
(b) A foot without a shoe.
(c) A knife blade.
(d) A sharpened pencil.

2. What does Mason want at the head of his grave?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A cross.
(c) An angel.
(d) A stone.

3. Why does Rayber feel he had ruined his plan in chapter 9?
(a) Because he went to Powderhead too soon.
(b) Because he let Bishop see the burned cabin.
(c) Because he left Tarwater alone.
(d) Because he ended the fishing trip too soon.

4. What does Tarwater do at the end of the trip out into the lake?
(a) He jumps off the boat and swims away.
(b) He catches more fish than Rayber.
(c) He tries to burn the boat.
(d) He eats a live fish.

5. What catches Tarwater's attention in the store window when he is walking with Rayber?
(a) A red car.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) A balloon.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rayber think a fishing trip is a good idea?

2. What does Lucette wear?

3. Where does Rayber decide to take Tarwater and Bishop the night after Tarwater left the house?

4. What does Bishop do when he sees the fountain at the park?

5. What does Mason Tarwater do for a living?

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