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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Francis arrives at Rayber's front door, what does he say happened to Mason's body?
(a) It fell into a well.
(b) It was eaten by wild animals.
(c) It was burned.
(d) It disappeared.

3. Which of Mason's relatives was considered to be an evil drunk incapable of being saved?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

4. What does Francis tell Rayber he will do with Bishop before he kills him?
(a) Take care of him.
(b) Put him to sleep.
(c) Baptize him.
(d) Give him rest.

5. Which of the following descriptions of the man who attacks Francis in the woods is NOT true?
(a) He drinks whiskey.
(b) He doesn't wear shoes.
(c) He wears a Panama hat.
(d) He drives a lavender-colored car.

6. Why won't Mason's neighbors give Francis a drink of water when he requests one from them?
(a) To punish him for burning down the house.
(b) To save their water for the cattle, who need it.
(c) Because they don't have any fresh water on their farm.
(d) Because they don't recognize him.

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

8. What weapon did Mason pull on Rayber when he came to collect Francis after the kidnapping?
(a) A knife.
(b) A slingshot.
(c) A gun.
(d) A rock.

9. How old is Francis when Mason Tarwater dies?
(a) 18.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

10. In what state did Mason Tarwater live?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Tennesee.

11. Why did Mason try to kidnap Reyber's son, Bishop?
(a) To worship him.
(b) To sacrifice him.
(c) To baptize him.
(d) All of the above.

12. What does Rayber say to the innkeeper that deeply annoys Francis?
(a) That Francis is a world class fisherman.
(b) That Francis is an orphan.
(c) That Francis is a prophet.
(d) That Francis is his son.

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

14. What does Rayber give Francis in case he should want to baptize Bishop over dinner?
(a) A bowl of water.
(b) A glass of water.
(c) A bottle of water.
(d) A pot of water.

15. What nickname does Rayber give to Francis during their fishing trip?
(a) Cici.
(b) France.
(c) Franky-boy.
(d) Frank.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who claims that Rayber's ears are "deaf to the Holy word"?

5. What does Francis claim to have lost at the building where the congregational revival took place?

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