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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 "Judgment Day," why does Tanner think the black man in his building does not respond to him when he first speaks to him?
(a) He believes the man cannot understand him.
(b) He believes the man is racist.
(c) He believes the man thinks he is superior to Tanner.
(d) He believes the man is deaf and dumb.

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is Julian's career goal?
(a) Selling typewriters
(b) Writing
(c) Drawing
(d) Selling automobile tires

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?
(a) He hopes Sheppard will convince the police he was at home.
(b) He wants to confess his crime to Sheppard.
(c) He insists on telling Sheppard he is innocent.
(d) He wants Sheppard to bail him out of jail.

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas ask the sheriff to do?
(a) Search Star's room for his stolen gun
(b) Set Star up so she will be sent to jail
(c) Issue a restraining order against Star
(d) Arrest her

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury's friend Goetz take him to help him deal with death?
(a) To visit a Catholic priest
(b) To a hospital
(c) To a Buddhist temple
(d) To a Hindu lecture

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Foley suspect Tanner and Coleman of doing?

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury not want to see Dr. Block?

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?

5. In the story "Revelation," which of the following is not a compliment the farm workers give Mrs. Turpin?

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