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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 "Parker's Back," how does Parker's wife characterize his tattoos?
(a) As vanities
(b) As vulgarity
(c) As art
(d) As expressions of his emotions

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker decide to do after his mother takes him to a religious revival?
(a) Begin drinking and fighting
(b) Attend church on a regular basis
(c) Join the navy
(d) Get more tattoos

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Mary Fortune look the most like in her family?
(a) Her sister
(b) Her mother
(c) Her father
(d) Her grandfather

4. In the story "Revelation," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the teenage girl in the waiting room?
(a) As beautiful
(b) As ugly
(c) As haughty
(d) As pitiful

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus do when he first comes into Norton's home that makes him angry?
(a) Lays down in Norton's bed
(b) Orders Norton to make him a sandwich
(c) Speaks disrespectfully to Leola
(d) Goes into Norton's mother's room

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard give Rufus a key to his home?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what is notable about Parker's arms?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner recite as he attempts to leave his daughter's apartment for good?

4. In the story "Revelation," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the farm workers' compliments?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," where did Sheppard meet Rufus Johnson?

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