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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. Why does Bailey say they are not allowed inside the house?
(a) It is likely to be too run down
(b) They don't know who lives there
(c) It will bring back too many bad memories
(d) It will take too long

2. Where does the Grandmother tell her son they should not go on vacation?
(a) Florida
(b) New York
(c) Las Vegas
(d) Los Angeles

3. Who says the following line "there never was a body that give the undertaker a tip?"
(a) Grandmother
(b) Hiram
(c) Bobby Lee
(d) The Misfit

4. Why does the Misfit want to have witnessed Jesus' resurrection?
(a) To shake his hand
(b) To be part of the bible
(c) To know it was true
(d) To shoot him

5. What does the Grandmother scream as Bailey is being led away?
(a) The lord's name
(b) Murderer
(c) Is there any justice
(d) Bailey's name

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Misfit say is the only thing he gets pleasure from?

2. Who does Grandmother offer to take care of?

3. What does Grandmother say when The Misfit apologizes for not wearing a shirt?

4. What does Grandmother remember visiting in the area when she was young?

5. What does the Misfit tell the family once they know his identity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the Misfit does not kill Grandmother until the end?

2. Describe what Grandmother is wearing in the car?

3. Is it significant that the Misfit puts on Bailey's shirt?

4. What do you think Misfit's relationship is with women?

5. Is Grandmother a selfish person?

6. Why do you think Grandmother blames Europe for Americas problems?

7. How does O'Connor represent the older generation in the book?

8. What is the significance of June Star tap dancing in the restaurant?

9. Is it significant Misfit claims he cannot remember his crime?

10. What importance does Baby have on the story?

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