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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 Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard believe is the worst fault a person can have?
(a) pride
(b) selfishness
(c) greed
(d) viciousness

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune do to teach Mary Fortune a lesson?
(a) Sells the land in front of the Pitts home
(b) Has her father arrested for assault
(c) Beats her with his belt
(d) Beats her head against a rock

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what happens to Julian's mother after the black woman slaps her?
(a) She goes to the Y for her class.
(b) She has a stroke.
(c) She returns home on the bus.
(d) She picks herself up and walks away with dignity.

4. In the story "Revelation," where does Mrs. Turpin go when Claud takes the farm workers home?
(a) To feed the pigs
(b) To hose down the pigs
(c) Back to bed
(d) To gather hay

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does Julian prefer the old family mansion?
(a) It represents his family's history.
(b) It represents the destruction of the family heritage.
(c) It is old and threadbare.
(d) It is far from where he currently lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Comforts of Home," where does Thomas finally find the sheriff?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker decide to do after his mother takes him to a religious revival?

3. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May think the reason is for E.T. and O.T. not coming to get their bull?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard put in the attic for Rufus to use?

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Mrs. Fox suggest that Asbury write a novel about?

(see the answer key)

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