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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 "Revelation," who is at the lowest rung of social class in Mrs. Turpin's opinion?
(a) Black people who do not own their own homes
(b) All black people
(c) White unemployed people
(d) Whites who do own land

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard believe Norton will become when he grows up?
(a) An astronaut
(b) A scientist
(c) A criminal
(d) A banker

3. In the story "Greenleaf," why is Mrs. May concerned about the bull being on her farm?
(a) She is concerned he will destroy her crops.
(b) She is worried that he will breed with her cows.
(c) She is concerned that the bull will eat her hedges.
(d) She is worried that the bull will knock down her barn.

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian characterize his trips with his mother to the Y?
(a) As torture
(b) As a sacrifice for her happiness
(c) As a pleasure
(d) As a necessary action to ensure her health

5. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner do to keep his hands from shaking?
(a) Keep his fingers in his pockets
(b) Walk around
(c) Whittle figures out of wood
(d) Hold his hands behind his back

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury think the farm workers do not want him to drink from their jelly glass?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker say "long views" depress him?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star steal from Thomas?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what is Sarah Ruth constantly trying to do?

5. In the story "Greenleaf," how does Mrs. May characterize the Greenleaf boys when she discovers it is their bull on her farm?

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