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

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

3. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin do as she is working in the pig parlor?
(a) Cry
(b) Pray to Jesus
(c) Hit the pigs
(d) Vent her frustrations

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," who does Rufus believe is the only person who can save him?
(a) Norton
(b) The police
(c) Sheppard
(d) Jesus

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how much did Julian's mother pay for her new hat?
(a) $7.00
(b) $7.25
(c) $6.50
(d) $7.50

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Scofield do for a living?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," once Tanner is in NYC what does he wish he had done?

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what job does Mary George hold?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard not go into Norton's room after talking with Rufus about whether or not he was at the movies with his son?

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

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