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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everything That Rises Must Converge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality are the women that Mr. Greenleaf's sons married?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Russian.

2. How is Motes' car destroyed?
(a) It is blown up.
(b) It is smashed in a crash.
(c) It is pushed over a cliff.
(d) It is set on fire by an arsonist.

3. Who does Francis think is speaking to him when he hears the voice of his "friend" in his ear?
(a) The devil.
(b) Uncle Mason.
(c) God.
(d) His mother's spirit.

4. What city did Asbury live in before returning home to visit with his mother, and to die?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York.

5. What is the name of the church that Motes preaches for?
(a) The Church without Communion.
(b) The Church without Christ.
(c) The Church without Sin.
(d) The Church without Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Parker sell at the side of the road in the story "Parker's Back"?

2. How long has Mary's family been living with Mr. Fortune on his farm?

3. To what animal does Francis compare Rayber's son, Bishop?

4. What does the blind preacher ask for in exchange for repentance of sins?

5. As a young boy, what did Motes want to be when he grew up?

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