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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rayber tells Tarwater that now he has a father, how does Tarwater respond?
(a) Tarwater ignores Rayber.
(b) Tarwater says he is glad.
(c) Tarwater says he didn't ask for a father.
(d) Tarwater says he already has a father.

2. As Meeks drives with Tarwater, what does he consider doing with Tarwater?
(a) Meeks considers letting Tarwater stay with his family.
(b) Meeks considers taking Tarwater to an institution.
(c) Meeks considers using Tarwater in his business.
(d) Meeks considers dropping Tarwater off on the side of the road.

3. Who says they are free?
(a) Tarwater.
(b) Rayber.
(c) Bernice.
(d) Bishop.

4. What trip does Rayber have planned next for Tarwater?
(a) A train ride.
(b) The Natural History Museum.
(c) No trip, he is sending Tarwater back to Powderhead.
(d) A plane ride.

5. What does the schoolteacher first think when Tarwater shows up at his house?
(a) That he is selling something.
(b) That he has won.
(c) That it is a trick.
(d) That he is in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stranger's voice tell Tarwater to wait for?

2. What does the banner say on the building Rayber thinks Tarwater went into late at night?

3. What does Meeks think of Tarwater after driving for only a short while?

4. What does Rayber say about Bishop during the fishing trip?

5. When Tarwater and Bishop are gone, what does Rayber realize about his relationship with Tarwater?

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