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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 "Parker's Back," what is notable about Parker's arms?
(a) They are heavily tattooed.
(b) One arm is shorter than the other.
(c) They are deformed.
(d) They are very muscular.

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus read to Norton?
(a) An encyclopedia
(b) The newspaper
(c) Comic books
(d) The Bible

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

4. In the story "Parker's Back," how does Parker's wife characterize his tattoos?
(a) As art
(b) As vulgarity
(c) As vanities
(d) As expressions of his emotions

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how is Thomas like his deceased father?
(a) Both were ruthless
(b) Both were lawyers
(c) Both were rational and practical
(d) Both were foolish

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl call Mrs. Turpin?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury leave for his mother to open when he dies?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner recite as he attempts to leave his daughter's apartment for good?

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how does Star gain entrance into Thomas' home the second time?

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

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