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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," which of the following is not a compliment the farm workers give Mrs. Turpin?
(a) She is pretty.
(b) She is stout.
(c) She is generous.
(d) She is kind.

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how does Father Finn characterize Asbury?
(a) As devout
(b) As ignorant
(c) As intelligent
(d) As spiritually corrupt

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune attempt to buy for Mary Fortune to appease her?
(a) A piece of candy
(b) A cow pasture
(c) A boat
(d) A country store

4. 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 Sheppard to bail him out of jail.
(c) He wants to confess his crime to Sheppard.
(d) He insists on telling Sheppard he is innocent.

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune do to teach Mary Fortune a lesson?
(a) Beats her with his belt
(b) Has her father arrested for assault
(c) Beats her head against a rock
(d) Sells the land in front of the Pitts home

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus do when he first comes into Norton's home that makes him angry?

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

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard think Rufus refused the shoe he had made for him?

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what hobby does Thomas' mother suggest that Star take up?

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

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