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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 "The Comforts of Home," what is Star's real name?
(a) Sarah
(b) Tomsee
(c) Star
(d) Starah

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what is Sarah Ruth constantly trying to do?
(a) Convince Parker to stop being tattooed
(b) Convince Parker to move in with her mother
(c) Get pregnant
(d) Convert Parker to Christianity

3. In the story "Greenleaf" why does Mrs. May freeze when she sees the bull coming across the pasture?
(a) She is in disbelief.
(b) She is shocked that Mr. Greenleaf is not behind it.
(c) She is waiting for it to charge her.
(d) She is frightened.

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury hope to be buried when he dies?
(a) In the family graveyard
(b) Near the milking room
(c) Near James Joyce's grave
(d) In New York City

5. In the story "Judgment Day," how does Tanner plan on traveling down South?
(a) By walking
(b) On a passenger train
(c) On a freight train
(d) In a taxi

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf," how do the May boys treat their mother?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?

3. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl do as Mrs. Turpin is thanking Jesus for her husband?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," who does Mrs. May blame for Mr. Greenleaf having to shoot the bull?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," who kills Thomas' mother?

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