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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Tarwater tries to eat while walking?

2. Why does Rayber know that Tarwater will always return to him?

3. What trip does Rayber have planned next for Tarwater?

4. What does Tarwater say the only reason for him to leave Powderhead is?

5. How does Tarwater describe Rayber's hearing aid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the motif of death in "The Violent Bear It Away". What does each death represent and reflect? How are characters described through death? How does death drive this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Both fire and water purify in "The Violent Bear It Away". Explain how each element represents purity in the novel and which characters seek purity or have it thrust on them.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the religious imagery in this novel. What are the images, what do they symbolize and how do they relate to the characters and plot?

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