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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man who picks Tarwater up say he needs in exchange for the ride?
(a) A place to stay in town.
(b) Twenty-five dollars.
(c) To be kept awake.
(d) A woman.

2. When does Tarwater believe he can walk to Powderhead by?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) Sunrise.
(c) Sundown.
(d) Two days.

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

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

5. Who says they are "going on about (their) bidnis"?
(a) Rayber.
(b) Mason.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Tarwater.

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

7. What does Tarwater say when Rayber asks, "You'll look after him?"
(a) "I'll tend to him."
(b) "No."
(c) "I'll try."
(d) "Can't do that."

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

9. What name does Tarwater scratch off of the card Rayber fills out at the hotel?
(a) George.
(b) Rayber.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Frank.

10. What does Tarwater say the only reason for him to leave Powderhead is?
(a) To baptize the people of the city.
(b) To visit Rayber.
(c) To free himself from the woods.
(d) To prove he isn't a prophet.

11. Where does Rayber decide to take Tarwater and Bishop the night after Tarwater left the house?
(a) The Natural History Museum.
(b) The zoo.
(c) A French restaurant.
(d) The bank.

12. What does Rayber buy for Tarwater at the gas station?
(a) Fake teeth.
(b) A bottle opener.
(c) A cigarette lighter.
(d) A wood plaque.

13. What does the receptionist observe about Rayber?
(a) His tie is crooked.
(b) He has a new haircut.
(c) His pants have holes in them.
(d) He has two different colored socks.

14. What happens when Tarwater tries to eat while walking?
(a) He is robbed.
(b) He can't eat enough.
(c) He drops the food.
(d) His stomach rejects it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rayber say always "irks" him?

2. What two feelings does Rayber have for Tarwater as they go on their fishing trip?

3. Who tries to say, "I have more than one problem"?

4. What does the voice say Tarwater's sign is?

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

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