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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trip does Rayber have planned next for Tarwater?
(a) A plane ride.
(b) A train ride.
(c) The Natural History Museum.
(d) No trip, he is sending Tarwater back to Powderhead.

2. When Tarwater sees Bishop in the water fountain, what does Bishop's face remind him of?
(a) A baby.
(b) A lion.
(c) A mirror.
(d) A fool.

3. What does Rayber say always "irks" him?
(a) When people assume things.
(b) When Tarwater disobeys.
(c) When people stare at Bishop.
(d) When people call him "sugerpie".

4. What does Bishop do when he sees the fountain at the park?
(a) He throws money into it.
(b) He runs away afraid.
(c) He jumps in.
(d) He starts to yell.

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

6. How do Tarwater's eyes look when he hitches a ride?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Wide open.
(d) Teary.

7. What does the driver of the car offer Tarwater?
(a) Wine.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) Ten dollars.
(d) A cigarette.

8. After leaving the gas station, what does Tarwater hunger for in addition to food and drink?
(a) Companionship.
(b) Money.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Sleep.

9. What does Tarwater ask to buy at the gas station?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) A purple drink.
(c) Water.
(d) Soda.

10. What does the water fountain look like at the park?
(a) A lion's head.
(b) A group of mice.
(c) An elephant.
(d) A small child.

11. What does Tarwater believe happened to Mason's "fancies" and "madness"?
(a) That it is part of the land.
(b) That it has taken over him.
(c) That it has been burned out of him.
(d) That he will serve it forever.

12. What does Rayber realize about Tarwater as he looks into the pool of water?
(a) That he cannot reason with him.
(b) That he cannot understand him.
(c) That he cannot keep him in his house.
(d) That he cannot save him.

13. Who says, "You can't be born again"?
(a) Rayber.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Tarwater.
(d) The driver.

14. What does the stranger's voice tell Tarwater will happen if he performs a baptism?
(a) He will see the light.
(b) He will have to keep performing them.
(c) He may do it wrong.
(d) People may treat him like a prophet.

15. Why does Bishop jump off of Tarwater's bed at the end of chapter 8?
(a) Tarwater tries to hit him.
(b) Rayber asks him to go for a ride.
(c) He says he wants ice cream.
(d) He actually falls off the bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tarwater do to the forked tree by the burned cabin?

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

3. What does Tarwater think his destiny is forcing him on to?

4. What does Tarwater write on the check-in card at the hotel?

5. What does Rayber say his "violent self" makes him see Tarwater as?

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