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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was George Rayber when Mason kidnapped him?
(a) He was an infant.
(b) He was a child.
(c) He was a toddler.
(d) He was a teenager.

3. Where does the first truck driver tell Francis he belongs when he drops him off at the side of the road?
(a) The Crazy Shack.
(b) The Loonie Bin.
(c) The Nut House.
(d) The Booby Hatch.

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

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

6. What does Francis drink until he is drunk after Mason's death?
(a) Rye beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Whiskey.

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

8. How does Rayber react to the news that his uncle, Mason, is dead?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is saddened.
(d) He is relieved.

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

10. What does Francis dream about when he falls asleep in the truck driver's cab on his way back to the farm?
(a) Drowning Bishop.
(b) His mother's smile.
(c) His uncle's corpse.
(d) Heaven.

11. 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.

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

13. What crime had Mason committed leading to his incarceration in the mental institution?
(a) Vandalism.
(b) Murder.
(c) Kidnap.
(d) Theft.

14. Why does Lucette ask congregation members for money at the Powderhead Congregational Church?
(a) To pay for her surgery.
(b) To pay for Mason's funeral.
(c) To fund a militia.
(d) For missionary work.

15. How does Francis react to Rayber's offer to let him baptize Bishop?
(a) He is pleased.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is horrified.

Short Answer Questions

1. When "The Violent Bear it Away" opens, how long has Mason Tarwater been dead?

2. Where does Francis drown Bishop?

3. How long did Mason Tarwater spend in the mental institution before his release?

4. How does Francis know that he has been sexually assaulted?

5. Where did Mason leave Rayber when he was a boy, to prove that God would provide for him?

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