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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 food item does the first truck driver give to Francis before dropping him off at the side of the road?
(a) A cookie.
(b) An ice cream bar.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) An orange.

2. 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 Love.
(d) The Church without Sin.

3. When "The Violent Bear it Away" opens, how long has Mason Tarwater been dead?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

4. What is Francis' first impression of Rayber?
(a) That he is a prophet.
(b) That he is a wimp.
(c) That he is a kind man.
(d) That he is a heathen.

5. Why did Rayber's wife leave him?
(a) Because she joined the circus.
(b) Because Rayber abused her.
(c) Beacuse she couldn't cope with their son's disability.
(d) Because she fell in love with someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crew member does Motes speak to at length during his ride home after serving in the military?

2. At what time of day does Motes reach his old homestead after serving time in the military?

3. What does Emory believe is his "special mystery"?

4. In what state did Motes grow up?

5. Which of the following Biblical stories does Francis think about after his sexual assault?

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