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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Tarwater does Rayber see first in the beginning of chapter 5?
(a) His chin.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His hat.
(d) His teeth.

2. How did Mason describe Tarwater's sister?
(a) He called her beautiful.
(b) He called her a dirty name.
(c) He called her his favorite.
(d) He called her a lost cause.

3. What is part of a "simple equation that required no further solution"?
(a) Tarwater.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Love.

4. Who did Mason convince to get a job in his sister's house?
(a) Bernice.
(b) Tarwater.
(c) Luella Munson.
(d) The schoolteacher.

5. What does Tarwater do when he and Rayber return home from the church?
(a) He stands outside the door for a moment.
(b) He goes directly to bed.
(c) He refuses to come inside.
(d) He says he wants to eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tarwater prove to Meeks that the schoolteacher lives in town?

2. What does Meeks say he graduated with?

3. What does Tarwater do with Mason's coffin?

4. What does Meeks think of Tarwater after driving for only a short while?

5. What does Mason Tarwater do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the driver of the car do when he realizes Tarwater is passed out?

2. Why does Tarwater move toward Bishop when he jumps in the water fountain at the park?

3. What memory of Powderhead makes Rayber's heart expand unbelievably?

4. Why does Rayber suddenly duck his head and hide when he is watching Lucette?

5. When Mason tells Tarwater about his kidnapping, what does he say about the schoolteacher?

6. What does the stranger's voice tell Tarwater about burying Mason?

7. Why does Rayber feel he can read Tarwater like a book?

8. What is the sign of returning health that Rayber wants to see in Tarwater?

9. How does Tarwater walk as he walks to the museum with Rayber and Bishop?

10. Why does Rayber say Tarwater can not eat?

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