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

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Fortune plan to sell the Pitts' lawn lot to?
(a) Mary Fortune
(b) Mr. Pitts
(c) Tilman
(d) A home builder

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does it bother Julian's mother that the large black woman sits next to him?
(a) It seems as if Julian likes the woman better than her.
(b) She is afraid Julian will talk to the woman.
(c) She does not want to have to interact with the woman's son.
(d) It seems as if she and the woman are swapping sons.

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?
(a) Dating a black woman
(b) Forcing her to strike up a conversation with a black woman
(c) Calling a black doctor to treat her on her death bed
(d) Bringing a black friend home to dinner

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker meet his wife?

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Pitts say to Mary Fortune before he whips her?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what disability does Rufus have?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what condition does Sarah Ruth set for telling Parker her name?

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," how does Fortune die?

(see the answer key)

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