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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Rayber's body was irrevocably damaged during his altercation with Mason about Francis' kidnapping?
(a) His ears.
(b) His hands.
(c) His legs.
(d) His eyes.

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

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

4. Why does Buford Munson bury Francis when he finds him, passed out drunk?
(a) To teach him a lesson about drinking.
(b) Because he thinks the boy is dead.
(c) To protect him from the dogs.
(d) Because he thinks the boy stole his alcohol.

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

6. Who buried Mason's body?
(a) Mason's body was never recovered.
(b) Francis Tarwater.
(c) Buford Munson.
(d) George Rayber.

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

8. How does Francis react when he finds Mason's still on the farm?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is terrified.

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

10. Which of the following Biblical stories does Francis think about after his sexual assault?
(a) The creation of man and animals.
(b) Leading the lamb to the slaughter.
(c) Feeding the multitude with bread and fish.
(d) Jonah being swallowed into the belly of a whale.

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

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

13. How was George Rayber related to Francis' Tarwater's mother?
(a) They were not related.
(b) They were married.
(c) They were cousins.
(d) They were siblings.

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

15. 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 pot of water.
(d) A bottle of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Meeks, what does H.L.L stand for?

2. Which of the following activities does Francis refuse to do while he is living with Rayber?

3. What is Francis' first impression of Rayber?

4. Which of the following characters believed himself to be a prophet at some point in his life?

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

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