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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 disappeared.
(c) It was eaten by wild animals.
(d) It was burned.

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

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

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

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

6. What did Rayber's wife, Bernice, do for a living?
(a) She was an actress.
(b) She was a journalist.
(c) She was a social worker.
(d) She was a hair stylist.

7. How does Francis know that he has been sexually assaulted?
(a) He is in pain.
(b) His hands are tied together.
(c) All of the above.
(d) His clothes are on backward.

8. What does Francis claim to have lost at the building where the congregational revival took place?
(a) His faith.
(b) His parents.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His hat.

9. What lie did Mason repeatedly tell Francis about his mother?
(a) That she was still alive.
(b) That she was a whore.
(c) That she was a Satan worshipper.
(d) That she had abandoned him.

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

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

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

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

14. Which of the following characters believed himself to be a prophet at some point in his life?
(a) George Rayber.
(b) Mason Tarwater.
(c) Francis Tarwater.
(d) All of the above.

15. What is the name of the lodge Rayber takes Francis to during their one-on-one fishing trip?
(a) The Blackfoot Lodge.
(b) The Navajo Lodge.
(c) The Potawatame Lodge.
(d) The Cherokee Lodge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis tell Rayber he will do with Bishop before he kills him?

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

3. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Francis' behavior while he is living with Rayber?

4. How does Francis react to Rayber's offer to let him baptize Bishop?

5. How does Francis react when Mason brings him new, clean clothes to wear?

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