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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tarwater write on the check-in card at the hotel?
(a) Not his son.
(b) Not having fun.
(c) Praise the Lord.
(d) Hate the child.

2. Where does Bishop run to when he jumps out of the car in Powderhead?
(a) Mason's cabin.
(b) The mule farm.
(c) The lake.
(d) The blackberry bushes.

3. What does Rayber say his "violent self" makes him see Tarwater as?
(a) A target.
(b) A fool.
(c) An enemy.
(d) A waste.

4. When Rayber realizes he owns Mason's land, what does he think?
(a) That he could start a lumber company.
(b) That he could farm it properly.
(c) That it could actually belong to Tarwater.
(d) That it could be sold to pay for college.

5. Why does Rayber say they can no longer go to the museum?
(a) Because of the need to change Bishop's shoes.
(b) Because they don't have enough money.
(c) Because Tarwater left.
(d) Because it is too late.

6. What does Tarwater say is "better than the Bread of Life"?
(a) Money.
(b) Salvation.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Water.

7. What does Rayber think Tarwater is going to do to Bishop as they leave the restaurant?
(a) Rayber thinks Tarwater is trying to hurt Bishop.
(b) Rayber thinks Tarwater is trying to control Bishop.
(c) Rayber thinks Tarwater is trying to preach to Bishop.
(d) Rayber thinks Tarwater is trying to kidnap Bishop.

8. What does Tarwater look like in the clothes Rayber bought him?
(a) Rayber when he was younger.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) Like someone from the city.
(d) Half the boy he could be.

9. What does Rayber hear when he turns on his hearing aid the night Tarwater takes Bishop on the boat?
(a) Tarwater's laugh.
(b) Nothing but crickets.
(c) Nothing, the hearing aid was broken.
(d) Bishop's bellow.

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

11. Why does Tarwater say he is different than Rayber?
(a) Tarwater says he thinks better.
(b) Tarwater says he is able to act.
(c) Tarwater says he is a man.
(d) Tarwater says he loves.

12. Who does Rayber say is "basically very bright"?
(a) Bernice.
(b) Tarwater.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Himself.

13. What was the "enormous" Rayber saved Bishop from?
(a) Being baptized.
(b) Being beat.
(c) Being taken away.
(d) Being teased.

14. Where do Rayber, Bishop and Tarwater stay during their fishing trip?
(a) The Big Inn.
(b) The Dakota Hotel.
(c) The Cherokee Lodge.
(d) The Summer Lodge.

15. How does Bishop look when they check into the hotel?
(a) Better than usual.
(b) Like he has been crying.
(c) Like he is lost.
(d) Like he dressed himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bishop jump off of Tarwater's bed at the end of chapter 8?

2. When Tarwater sees Bishop in the water fountain, what does Bishop's face remind him of?

3. Who does Tarwater see at the gas station?

4. What does Rayber realize about Tarwater as he looks into the pool of water?

5. Why does Tarwater say he was a fool?

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