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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf," who does the bull belong to?
(a) Scofield & Wesley
(b) O.T. & E.T. Greenleaf
(c) Mrs. May
(d) Mr. Greenleaf

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune think Mary Fortune allows her father to beat her?
(a) She is afraid of her father.
(b) She respects her father.
(c) She wants to anger her grandfather.
(d) She is a weak child.

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard do at the reformatory?
(a) He is a counselor.
(b) He is the recreational director.
(c) He coaches a little league baseball team.
(d) He teaches the students.

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?
(a) Because she wants him to date Star
(b) Because she has bailed Star out of jail
(c) Because she continues to let Star live there
(d) Because she has given Star a key to their home

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?
(a) She knows he and Asbury collect coins and thinks they would enjoy talking.
(b) She wants to save Asbury's soul.
(c) She sees him as an intellectual and thinks he and Asbury would enjoy talking.
(d) She believes he and Asbury could become friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an action Julian considers to teach his mother a lesson?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Sarah Ruth throw Parker out of the house?

3. In the story "Greenleaf," what bothers Mrs. May about Mrs. Greenleaf?

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star wear when she enters Thomas' room late one night?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard put in the attic for Rufus to use?

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