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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 Haze challenge Asa Hawks to do?
(a) Begin his own religion
(b) Save Haze's soul
(c) Allow Haze to date his daughter
(d) Join the Church Without Christ

2. Who had Hazel dreamed of being like when he was a child?
(a) His father
(b) His grandfather
(c) His church preacher
(d) His brother

3. Why does Hazel visit Mrs. Watts?
(a) To rent a room
(b) To have sex with one of the women in her brothel
(c) To have sex with her
(d) To see if she knows the local preacher

4. Why does Hazel take his duffel bag with him when he leaves the train?
(a) He plans to change clothes in the restroom
(b) He wants to buy some clothes from the dry goods store
(c) He doesn't trust the porter
(d) He doesn't trust anyone

5. What is wrong with Haze's car when he returns to it?
(a) Someone has stolen it
(b) The tires are flat.
(c) It will not start
(d) The keys are missing

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Hazel when he departs the train?

2. Who does the taxi driver mistaken Hazel for?

3. Why did Hazel leave his hometown?

4. Which of the following is NOT an example Haze gives to reinforce the message of his church?

5. Which of Haze's physical features draws the Hawks girl to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the blind preacher's methods for gathering followers

2. What is Haze's motivation for wanting to go to Taulkinham?

3. What does Haze dream about as he is sleeping in his berth on the train?

4. Describe what catches Enoch's attention at the movie theater.

5. Describe the Hawks girl's feelings for Haze

6. Why is the taxi cab driver surprised when Haze tells her he wants to go to Mrs. Watts' home?

7. How are Haze and the True Prophet alike?

8. What does Haze do at Mrs. Watts' house that shows his hesitancy about being with her?

9. How are Haze and Sabbath Lily different in her opinion?

10. Why doesn't Mrs. Flood want Haze to begin eating at a local diner?

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