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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 Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard believe Norton will become when he grows up?
(a) An astronaut
(b) A scientist
(c) A criminal
(d) A banker

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does the Pitts family blame for Fortune wanting to sell the lot in front of their home?
(a) Tilman
(b) Mary Fortune
(c) Mr. Pitts
(d) Fortune

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard not go into Norton's room after talking with Rufus about whether or not he was at the movies with his son?
(a) He does not want to know what Rufus did instead of going to the movies.
(b) He favors Rufus over Norton.
(c) He does not want Rufus to think he does not trust him.
(d) He is angry at Norton.

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury not want to see Dr. Block?
(a) He believes his problem is beyond the doctor's comprehension.
(b) He does not believe that there is anything wrong with him.
(c) He is willing himself to die.
(d) He does not want to be treated for his illness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin do as she is working in the pig parlor?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker say is different about the experience of having his back tattooed?

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how long has Julian been out of college?

4. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner use to keep his workers at the saw mill in line?

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

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