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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trip does Rayber have planned next for Tarwater?

2. What does Rayber buy for Tarwater at the gas station?

3. Whose presence does Tarwater feel at the park when Bishop jumps in the fountain?

4. Where do Rayber, Bishop and Tarwater stay during their fishing trip?

5. What does the driver of the car offer Tarwater?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The adults in this book, Mason and Rayber, try to save the children, Tarwater and Bishop. Compare what saving means to the adults, how they try to save and what ultimately happens. What does all of this reveal about Rayber and Mason?

Essay Topic 2

Tarwater's rejection or acceptance of his role as a prophet is central to "The Violent Bear It Away". How are prophets described and defined in the text and how does this influence Tarwater? Also, consider what prophesying requires according to the novel and how that impacts the other characters.

Essay Topic 3

Bishop has a mostly silent role. Consider how he impacts the plot, character development, and themes of this novel even though he has no dialogue.

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