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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. How long does Mason say that Francis must trust Mason's decisions?
(a) Until Francis has been called by God.
(b) Until Francis turns 18.
(c) Until Francis turns 21
(d) Until Francis gets married.

2. How had Mason once tried to deter his nephew from coming onto his property?
(a) He threw boiling water on him.
(b) He shot him.
(c) He set the dogs on him.
(d) He threatened to call the police.

3. Who is the son in EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE?
(a) Julian.
(b) Jared.
(c) Justin.
(d) James.

4. What does Mason's nephew feel about Mason's death?
(a) Grief.
(b) Relief.
(c) Joy.
(d) Anger.

5. What profession did Mason's nephew have?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Store Manager.
(c) Barber.
(d) Accountant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for Parker to get his new tattoo?

2. Why does Claud need to see the doctor?

3. Why is Francis' adventure into the real world so enlightening?

4. With whom had Francis lived before being taken in by Mason?

5. How did Mason perceive his nephew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances in which Julian's mother gets hit?

2. Why is Mr. Fortune so drawn to Mary and not his other grandchildren?

3. What is the premise of THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY?

4. What irony does Francis discover about Mason's life after Mason's death?

5. What is one of Mason's most controversial decisions?

6. Why does Francis have such difficulty living with Mason?

7. What does Francis do in the time shortly after Mason's death?

8. Why are Mr. Fortune's grandchildren upset about the land deal with a gas station owner?

9. What is the premise of EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE?

10. Why is the schoolteacher so committed to saving Francis and what happens to him as a result?

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