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Elbow Room | Quiz

James Alan McPherson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 105 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Elbow Room.

Elbow Room | Quiz

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1)

Why does Ray say he is moving to a new parlor? (from "The Faithful")

He and his family are moving their home.
He wants to try some new cuts.
He cannot stand Butler.
He has a family to support.
2)

What did Ginny do from the time she was 19 until she turned 22? (from "Elbow Room")

Worked in a mental hospital.
Served in the Peach Corps.
Served time in jail.
Was married to a man who abused her.
3)

What profession does Corliss Milford practice? (from "Problems of Art")

Attorney.
Physician.
Government worker.
Judge.
4)

How does Butler reply when Ella says she should have married someone different? (from "The Faithful")

She knows she loves him.
She can leave whenever she wants.
She should give the next sermon.
She can't do better than him.
5)

What does Milford admire about Winfield? (from "Problems of Art")

His knowledge of the law.
His understanding of the scene and actions.
His style and desire to look proper.
His devotion to his neighbor.
6)

What makes Billy appear to strut? (from "The Story of a Scar")

His personality.
A war wound.
His advice.
A birth defect.
7)

What happens when Paul is transferred to Oakland, CA? (from "Elbow Room")

He is attacked by a stranger.
He immediately asks for a transfer to Tennessee.
He begins working in a mental hospital.
He marries a black girl.
8)

What is Paul's means of redeeming family? (from "Elbow Room")

Music.
Writing.
Art.
Reading.
9)

Who caused the woman's scar? (from "The Story of a Scar")

Her mother.
Her father.
Her brother.
Her boyfriend.
10)

Why is Corliss waiting in Mary Farragot's apartment? (from "Problems of Art")

To Open her mail and materials.
To talk to her about her likes and dislikes.
For her to come back.
To take notes on her posessions.
11)

For what does Nelson claim to be a sucker? (from "A Loaf of Bread")

The white man's supremacy.
The belief that things will change.
Harold's price schemes.
Words of Jesus.
12)

How many doctors has the woman seen? (from "The Story of a Scar")

3.
1.
4.
2.
13)

Who gets into a dispute with the person who is honking his horn? (from "Problems of Art")

Winfield.
Ralston.
Farragot.
Cripps.
14)

What does the sane man in the parable realize when he is given the vision of clarity? (from "Just Enough for the City")

That his friends hate him.
That the human souls are shadowed.
That help comes from friends.
That there is no love.
15)

What does Ella ask God? (from "The Faithful")

Why he won't listen to her.
Why she stays with the man.
Why he won't give Tarwell a chance.
Why she married a man with such a hard head.
16)

Why did Clair invite Louis to Los Angeles? (from "Widows and Orphans")

To meet her mother.
To watch her act in a movie.
To see the sights.
To plan the wedding.
17)

Where does the narrator believe is the safest possible place? (from "Just Enough for the City")

God.
Church.
Love.
Heaven.
18)

To where does the bobby indicate Leon should hurry? (from "I Am an American")

Airport.
London.
Embassy.
Hotel.
19)

Who reminded Rogers of a disturbance caused by Charles previously? (from "A Sense of Story")

Piknett.
Ex-secretary.
Johnson.
Grant.
20)

Why is Paul attracted to Ginny? (from "Elbow Room")

Her amazing beauty.
Her outward display of strength.
Her well-developed sense of humor.
Her mind and exotic nature.
21)

To what does the narrator compare the woman's wig and pantsuit? (from "The Story of a Scar")

An open door in a hotel room.
A flashing neon light.
A big dog.
A purple Cadillac.
22)

What does Mrs. Richards say when Louis asks if Clair is close to anyone? (from "Widows and Orphans")

She has never been close to anyone in her life.
She has a man who she loves dearly.
She is dating someone secretly.
She is looking or someone with whom to fall in love.
23)

What does Billy say that he learned in the war? (from "The Story of a Scar")

Explosive technology.
How to spy on people.
Discipline.
Ways to hurt others.
24)

What does Viola do when she meets Louis? (from "Widows and Orphans")

Hugs him whispering that he is not worthy of her daughter.
Tells him to leave her daughter alone.
Embraces him but later slaps his cheek.
Slaps him and tells him to leave her alone.
25)

Why does Tommy's father "kick (Butler's) ass"? (from "The Faithful")

Because he is a minister.
Because he knows Butler doesn't know any better.
Because he is too old.
Because Butler refunded his money.
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