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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," how does Julian characterize his trips with his mother to the Y?
(a) As a pleasure
(b) As a necessary action to ensure her health
(c) As torture
(d) As a sacrifice for her happiness

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

3. In the story "Greenleaf," who does Mrs. May blame for Mr. Greenleaf having to shoot the bull?
(a) Herself
(b) O.T. & E.T.
(c) Mr. Greenleaf
(d) Scofield & Wesley

4. In the story "Revelation," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the farm workers' compliments?
(a) As insincere
(b) As sincere
(c) As flattering
(d) As mocking

5. In the story "Greenleaf," how do the May boys treat their mother?
(a) They are vicious and violent towards her.
(b) They mock her and take her for granted.
(c) They idolize her.
(d) They respect her and treat her well.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," what bothers Mrs. Turpin about the chair she has to sit in?

2. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl call Mrs. Turpin?

3. In the story "Revelation," what do the Turpins do upon returning home from the doctor's office?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what must Parker say to get Sarah Ruth to let him back in the house?

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian's mother insist on doing when she exits the bus that Julian wishes she would not?

(see the answer key)

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