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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 "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an action Julian considers to teach his mother a lesson?
(a) Calling a black doctor to treat her on her death bed
(b) Dating a black woman
(c) Bringing a black friend home to dinner
(d) Forcing her to strike up a conversation with a black woman

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

3. In "The Enduring Chill," where is Asbury returning to his hometown from at the beginning of the story?
(a) New York City
(b) Timberboro
(c) Paris
(d) Rome

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star wear when she enters Thomas' room late one night?
(a) A robe
(b) A nightgown
(c) A short dress
(d) Nothing

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury convince the farm workers to do that contaminates the milk?
(a) Milk the cows improperly
(b) Feed the cows onions
(c) Smoke in the milking room
(d) Drink from the containers of fresh milk

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the teenage girl in the waiting room?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," where is Tanner living when his daughter finds him?

3. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May think the reason is for E.T. and O.T. not coming to get their bull?

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," how does Fortune characterize Mary Fortune when she attacks him?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker propose to try and encourage Sarah Ruth to look at his tattoos?

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