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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 "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian say to the black man sitting next to him to try and upset his mother?
(a) He asks the man about his beliefs on integration.
(b) He begins a political discussion with the man.
(c) He asks the man if he has a light.
(d) He asks the man to share his newspaper.

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," how old is Mary Fortune?
(a) 9
(b) 16
(c) 5
(d) 10

3. In the story "Revelation," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the farm workers' compliments?
(a) As sincere
(b) As insincere
(c) As mocking
(d) As flattering

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian's mother characterize all children?
(a) They are the future of America.
(b) White children are more precious to her than black children.
(c) They are all cute to her.
(d) They are all equal to her.

5. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker meet his wife?
(a) On the roadside where his car broke down
(b) At church
(c) At his boss' farm
(d) At a bar

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner pin to his pocket before he leaves his daughter's apartment?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," how does Tanner plan on traveling down South?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas put the gun in Star's purse?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May tell Mr. Greenleaf he will be doing because he did not return the bull to his sons' farm?

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?

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