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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. What emotion is Rayber overcome with when he stoops down to tie Bishop's shoelaces at the Science Museum?
(a) Resentment.
(b) Love.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Pity.

2. How does Motes feel about the blind preacher's religious style?
(a) He does not approve of it.
(b) He is confused by it.
(c) He is in awe of it.
(d) He is apathetic to it.

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

4. Which of the following characters shouted these words: "The prophet I raise up out of this boy will burn your eyes clean!" ?
(a) George Rayber.
(b) Francis Tarwater.
(c) Mason Tarwater.
(d) Bernice Bishop.

5. How does Francis react to Rayber's offer to let him baptize Bishop?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is pleased.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Francis think is speaking to him when he hears the voice of his "friend" in his ear?

2. What is all over the porch floor when Motes arrives home?

3. Outside which building does Motes typically preach his sermons?

4. What does Enoch Emory believe is "the new Jesus"?

5. What does Emory do with his own clothes while he is wearing the Gonga outfit?

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