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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 "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury's sister travel to the train station with his mother?
(a) She wants to make sure that her mother gets to the train station safely.
(b) She wants to greet Asbury when he arrives.
(c) His mother is afraid to see Asbury by herself.
(d) His mother does not like going out alone at night.

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why is Star jailed?
(a) Prostitution
(b) For passing a bad check
(c) Stealing someone's identity
(d) Robbery

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," why do the May boys begin fighting during dinner one night?
(a) Scofield insults Wesley's career.
(b) Wesley is angry at Scofield for upsetting their mother.
(c) Scofield is angry at Wesley for upsetting their mother.
(d) They cannot decide who will be responsible for removing the bull from the property.

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what is Rufus Johnson's IQ?
(a) 120
(b) 140
(c) 150
(d) 75

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," why is Claud visiting the doctor?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury think the farm workers do not want him to drink from their jelly glass?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner make for Coleman when he first talks to him?

4. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl do as Mrs. Turpin is thanking Jesus for her husband?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?

(see the answer key)

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