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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Violent Bear it Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Motes fill his shoes with as penance for sins?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Sand.
(c) Coals.
(d) Glass.

3. What does Francis claim to have lost at the building where the congregational revival took place?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His hat.
(c) His parents.
(d) His faith.

4. How does Francis react when Rayber tells him that he considered drowning Bishop when he was born?
(a) He cries.
(b) He cheers.
(c) He prays.
(d) He vomits.

5. How old was George Rayber when Mason kidnapped him?
(a) He was a toddler.
(b) He was an infant.
(c) He was a teenager.
(d) He was a child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Francis drown Bishop?

2. How does Motes kill Shoals?

3. What does Francis dream about when he falls asleep in the truck driver's cab on his way back to the farm?

4. How old was Hazel Motes when he was drafted into the army?

5. When Francis leaves the woods for the last time, what does he promise himself that he will do with his life?

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