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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 Hazel first notice when he gets off of the train at Taulkinham?
(a) The men's restroom
(b) The train station
(c) A notice for Mrs. Watts' house
(d) The bright signs

2. Who is hiding in the back seat of Haze's car when he drives into the country?
(a) Asa Hawks
(b) The car mechanic
(c) Enoch Emery
(d) Sabbath Lily Hawks

3. What did people claim was the reason for Haze opening his brother's casket at his funeral?
(a) He had a morbid fascination with dead people
(b) He was heartbroken over his brother's death
(c) He was trying to climb into the coffin to be with his brother
(d) He wanted to make sure his brother was really dead

4. Who does Mrs. Hitchcock tell Hazel Motes she going to visit?
(a) Her unmarried daughter
(b) Her cousin
(c) Her sister
(d) Her married daughter

5. Where does Enoch sit to watch the women and children swim in the public pool?
(a) In the bushes
(b) On a bench
(c) In the lifeguard's chair
(d) On a lounge chair by the pool

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hazel leave his hometown?

2. Why did Enoch decide to work at the city park?

3. Where does Haze rent a room?

4. What is unusual about Hazel's suit?

5. What does Hazel discover when he arrives home after being released from the army?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Haze's car is "fixed"

2. What is the source of conflict between Hazel Motes and the train porter?

3. Describe the appearance of the Essex that Haze buys

4. Why does Enoch believe he has "wise blood"?

5. What does the True Prophet do after Haze runs him over with the Essex?

6. Describe Onnie Jay Holy's message about children

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

8. Why is Enoch forced to eat cake for dinner at the diner?

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

10. Describe the wash stand in Enoch's room

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