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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," why does Parker's future wife hit him the first time they meet?
(a) He says something filthy to her.
(b) He comes on to her in an inappropriate way.
(c) He tries attacking her.
(d) He curses when he hurts his hand.

2. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May tell Mr. Greenleaf he will be doing because he did not return the bull to his sons' farm?
(a) He will be docked wages to pay for repairs on her farm.
(b) He will have to shoot it.
(c) He will have to take it back to their farm before he does any other work.
(d) He will be looking for another job because she is firing him.

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," which of the following is not one of the suggestions Thomas makes for getting rid of Star?
(a) Having her arrested
(b) Taking her to the hospital
(c) Sending her to a hotel
(d) Renting her a room in boarding house

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how does Star gain entrance into Thomas' home the second time?
(a) She is placed there by social services.
(b) She is thrown out of a boarding house for being drunk.
(c) She is arrested and his mother bails her out of jail.
(d) She rents a room from his mother.

5. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner not write his true feelings about NYC in his postcard to Coleman and Hooten ?
(a) He does not want his friends to know how unhappy he is.
(b) His daughter has to mail the card and he does not want her to know.
(c) He does not want to hurt his daughter's feelings.
(d) He plans on surprising his friends with a visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what illness does Dr. Block diagnose Asbury as having?

2. In the story "Revelation," how does the doctor subdue the teenage girl?

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," why did Mrs. May move to the farm?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what draws Parker to the design he plans on having tattooed on his back?

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