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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 Comforts of Home," why is Star jailed?
(a) For passing a bad check
(b) Robbery
(c) Stealing someone's identity
(d) Prostitution

2. In the story "Judgment Day," where does Tanner think the black man living in his daughter's building originates from?
(a) New York City
(b) Corinth
(c) North Carolina
(d) South Alabama

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Pitts say to Mary Fortune before he whips her?
(a) Nobody beat me.
(b) I'm going to whip you.
(c) You're in big trouble.
(d) Come with me.

4. In the story "Parker's Back," who does Parker believe his wife is jealous of?
(a) Other white people
(b) Himself
(c) His female boss
(d) Their unborn child

5. In the story "Greenleaf" how does Mrs. May die?
(a) She runs into the bull with her car.
(b) She has a heart attack.
(c) She is accidentally shot by Mr. Greenleaf.
(d) She is gorged by the bull's horns.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Enduring Chill," where is Asbury returning to his hometown from at the beginning of the story?

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," what ultimately happens to Mary Fortune?

3. In the story "Revelation," how does the doctor subdue the teenage girl?

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how does Asbury choose to spend his days on the family farm?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how does Star gain entrance into Thomas' home the second time?

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