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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tarwater say he would baptize as soon as Bishop?

3. What does Bishop try to do during the ride to the lake?

4. Who thinks to himself, "I must have infinite patience"?

5. Who says, "It takes all kinds of women"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tarwater's life with Mason to his life with Rayber. Consider the values, actions, locations and emotions involved. Also analyze the impact on Tarwater.

Essay Topic 2

What in "The Violent Bear It Away" suggests that prophets are real? According to the novel what evidence is there that Mason was or was not a prophet? What evidence is there that Tarwater is or is not a prophet?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout this novel the devil often speaks to Tarwater. Describe these encounters and the effect they have on Tarwater. How does evil battle with good and in this novel which side do you feel "won" and why?

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