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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 wrote a letter threatening death to whomever tried to steal the furniture in the house?
(a) Motes' father.
(b) Motes' brother.
(c) Motes' mother.
(d) Motes' sister.

2. How old was Mason Tarwater when he died?
(a) 84.
(b) 94.
(c) 64.
(d) 74.

3. What does Mrs. Watts do for a living?
(a) She is a drug dealer.
(b) She is a police officer.
(c) She is an exotic dancer.
(d) She is a prostitute.

4. How does Francis react when Mason brings him new, clean clothes to wear?
(a) He is confused about how to wear them?
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He refuses to try them on.
(d) He sets them on fire.

5. What topic of conversation arises right before Motes dies that forces him to leave the house, swearing he will never return?
(a) Music.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Politics.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bushes completely overtook Mason's house and yard?

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

3. How does the man who attacks Francis slip him drugs?

4. How does Motes kill Shoals?

5. Which of Mason's relatives was considered to be an evil drunk incapable of being saved?

(see the answer key)

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