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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tarwater hitch a ride into town with?
(a) Buford.
(b) Meeks.
(c) A newspaper salesman.
(d) Bernice.

2. What does Tarwater want to make clear to Rayber, the "schoolteacher", the morning he goes to his house?
(a) That he is not to be studied.
(b) That he disagreed with Mason.
(c) That he wants Bishop to be like a brother.
(d) That he needs money.

3. What catches Tarwater's attention in the store window when he is walking with Rayber?
(a) A balloon.
(b) A gun.
(c) A gold watch.
(d) A red car.

4. How did Mason describe Tarwater's sister?
(a) He called her a dirty name.
(b) He called her a lost cause.
(c) He called her beautiful.
(d) He called her his favorite.

5. Where does Mason die?
(a) In church.
(b) On his front porch.
(c) In bed.
(d) At the breakfast table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meeks do for a living?

2. What does Tarwater say about the teachings of Mason?

3. Why does Rayber think Tarwater is headed into town the night he leaves the house?

4. Who does Tarwater smile like?

5. Rayber says that Bishop did what to his pain?

(see the answer key)

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