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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 Enduring Chill," why does Asbury think the farm workers do not want him to drink from their jelly glass?
(a) He believes they are afraid of him.
(b) He believes they do not want to share their milk with him.
(c) He believes they think it is improper for white and black people to share a glass.
(d) He believes they do not want to get in trouble for drinking the milk.

2. In the story "Greenleaf," how do the May boys treat their mother?
(a) They are vicious and violent towards her.
(b) They respect her and treat her well.
(c) They mock her and take her for granted.
(d) They idolize her.

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star steal from Thomas?
(a) Money
(b) His father's gun
(c) His historical papers
(d) His mother

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Norton spend so much time looking through the telescope?
(a) He is interested in astronomy.
(b) He believes his father will like him more if he does so.
(c) He wants to be an astronaut.
(d) He thinks he sees his mother in the stars.

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Pitts say to Mary Fortune before he whips her?
(a) Come with me.
(b) You're in big trouble.
(c) Nobody beat me.
(d) I'm going to whip you.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Mary Fortune look the most like in her family?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner decide to go back down South?

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 "A View of the Woods," who gets Mary Fortune from Tilman's store parking lot?

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

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