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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," what does Parker propose to try and encourage Sarah Ruth to look at his tattoos?
(a) Getting a tattoo of Jesus on his back
(b) Getting a tattoo of the Bible on his back
(c) Getting a tattoo of her on his back
(d) Seeing the religious symbolism in his tattoos

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

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Mary Fortune tell her grandfather would happen to anyone who beat her?
(a) She would kill them.
(b) She would tell him about the person.
(c) She would beat them.
(d) She would report them to the police.

4. In the story "Parker's Back," how does the tree catch on fire?
(a) A spark from a rock hits the tree.
(b) Parker runs into it with the tractor.
(c) Lightening strikes the tree.
(d) Parker lights it on fire.

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill" who does Asbury say is his god?
(a) the Holy Ghost
(b) Art
(c) Jesus
(d) Literature

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," where did Sheppard meet Rufus Johnson?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner make for Coleman when he first talks to him?

3. In the story "Parker's Back," who does Parker believe his wife is jealous of?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an action Julian considers to teach his mother a lesson?

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," how old is Mary Fortune?

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