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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis dream about when he falls asleep in the truck driver's cab on his way back to the farm?

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

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

4. How does Francis react when Rayber tells him that he considered drowning Bishop when he was born?

5. What is the name of the lodge Rayber takes Francis to during their one-on-one fishing trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Mason Tarwater buried?

2. What event at the science museum jars Rayber into remembering his own religious childhood?

3. How does Francis prove his difficult nature to Rayber after moving in with him?

4. Who is Lucette, and what impact does she have on Rayber when the meet?

5. Why does Francis fear having to bury his uncle at the opening of the story,"The Violent Bear it Away"?

6. Why does Rayber agree to take Francis in and take care of him?

7. How did George Rayber go deaf?

8. How did George Rayber come to live with his uncle, Mason?

9. How does Mason's neighbor, Buford Munson, react when he hears that Mason is dead?

10. What is Francis' reaction when he figures out that Rayber has followed him to the religious revival?

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