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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 Rufus teach Norton about that angers Sheppard?
(a) Suicide
(b) Sex
(c) Robbery
(d) Christianity

2. In the story "Greenleaf," what concerns Mrs. May about her sons getting married?
(a) She is concerned that they will never marry.
(b) She is concerned that they will marry black women.
(c) She is worried they will marry trashy women who will inherit her farm.
(d) She is worried that they will leave her alone on the farm when they marry.

3. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl do as Mrs. Turpin is thanking Jesus for her husband?
(a) Begin screaming
(b) Throw a book at her
(c) Scowl at her
(d) Make a low growling sound

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is the name of the young boy who sits next to Julian's mother?
(a) Julian
(b) John
(c) Carver
(d) Washington

5. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say distinguishes her farm's pigs from others?
(a) They are clean.
(b) They have more meat on them.
(c) They have their own barn.
(d) They only raise a few of them a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how long has Julian been out of college?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker go after the tree catches on fire?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," where is Tanner ultimately buried?

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

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an action Julian considers to teach his mother a lesson?

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