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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 "The Enduring Chill," what does Mrs. Fox believe is wrong with Asbury?
(a) She thinks he has the enduring chill.
(b) She thinks he is having a nervous breakdown.
(c) She thinks he is having a spiritual crisis.
(d) She thinks he has contracted a respiratory infection.

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what disability does Rufus have?
(a) He has a club foot.
(b) He walks with a limp.
(c) He has only one foot.
(d) He only has one leg.

3. In the story "Greenleaf" why does Mrs. May freeze when she sees the bull coming across the pasture?
(a) She is waiting for it to charge her.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She is in disbelief.
(d) She is shocked that Mr. Greenleaf is not behind it.

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," who does Rufus believe is the only person who can save him?
(a) Sheppard
(b) Norton
(c) Jesus
(d) The police

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what draws Parker to the design he plans on having tattooed on his back?
(a) The burning bush
(b) The religious symbolism
(c) Jesus' eyes
(d) The crown of thorns

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," what do the farm workers think happened to Mrs. Turpin's eye?

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why is Star jailed?

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

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury do research for the play he is writing?

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

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