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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 "Parker's Back," what does Parker decide to do after his mother takes him to a religious revival?
(a) Begin drinking and fighting
(b) Get more tattoos
(c) Attend church on a regular basis
(d) Join the navy

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus teach Norton about that angers Sheppard?
(a) Christianity
(b) Suicide
(c) Robbery
(d) Sex

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Mary Fortune tell her grandfather when he confronts her about Pitts' beatings?
(a) She loves her father.
(b) She must respect her father.
(c) Nobody beat her.
(d) Pitts has the right to beat her.

4. In the story "Revelation," what do the Turpins do upon returning home from the doctor's office?
(a) Feed the pigs
(b) Go to bed
(c) Pick up the farm workers
(d) Eat dinner

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," which of the following is not one of the suggestions Thomas makes for getting rid of Star?
(a) Taking her to the hospital
(b) Sending her to a hotel
(c) Having her arrested
(d) Renting her a room in boarding house

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why is Star jailed?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner decide to go back down South?

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," who does the bull belong to?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas ask the sheriff to do?

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