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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 "Judgment Day," why does Tanner not write his true feelings about NYC in his postcard to Coleman and Hooten ?
(a) He does not want his friends to know how unhappy he is.
(b) He does not want to hurt his daughter's feelings.
(c) He plans on surprising his friends with a visit.
(d) His daughter has to mail the card and he does not want her to know.

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?
(a) Because she wants him to date Star
(b) Because she has given Star a key to their home
(c) Because she has bailed Star out of jail
(d) Because she continues to let Star live there

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what disability does Rufus have?
(a) He has a club foot.
(b) He only has one leg.
(c) He walks with a limp.
(d) He has only one foot.

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

5. In the story "Greenleaf," what creature is plaguing Mrs. May's hedges?
(a) A gopher
(b) A bull
(c) A cow
(d) A horse

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Foley suspect Tanner and Coleman of doing?

2. In the story "Greenleaf," who does Mrs. May blame for Mr. Greenleaf having to shoot the bull?

3. In the story "Parker's Back," why are Sarah Ruth and Parker married in a courthouse?

4. In the story "Revelation," where does Mrs. Turpin go when Claud takes the farm workers home?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what hobby does Thomas' mother suggest that Star take up?

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