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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. Which of the following characters says that, "Blacks should be free to rise, but on their own side of the fence"?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Carver.
(c) Mrs. Chestny.
(d) Julian.

2. How long did Mason Tarwater spend in the mental institution before his release?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 16 years.

3. How many sons does Mrs. May have?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

5. What does Motes light on fire as he travels through his abandoned house?
(a) Envelopes.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Socks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters shouted these words: "The prophet I raise up out of this boy will burn your eyes clean!" ?

2. What topic of conversation arises right before Motes dies that forces him to leave the house, swearing he will never return?

3. How old is Norton in the story "The Lame Shall Enter First"?

4. How old is Caraver?

5. Why won't Mason's neighbors give Francis a drink of water when he requests one from them?

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