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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Tarwater describe Bishop's drowning?
(a) As being his job.
(b) As being less important than the baptism.
(c) As being a mistake.
(d) As being more important than the baptism.

3. What does Tarwater request from the child standing in front of the Negro's shack?
(a) Some food.
(b) A bible.
(c) Some water.
(d) Some money.

4. Why does Bishop sit on the stairs in front of Tarwater?
(a) He wants his shoes tied.
(b) He wants to kick Tarwater.
(c) He wants attention.
(d) He wants to be in the way.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rayber feel he had ruined his plan in chapter 9?

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

3. How do Tarwater's eyes look when he hitches a ride?

4. What name does Tarwater scratch off of the card Rayber fills out at the hotel?

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

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