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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," what does Mrs. Fox believe is wrong with Asbury?
(a) She thinks he has contracted a respiratory infection.
(b) She thinks he is having a spiritual crisis.
(c) She thinks he is having a nervous breakdown.
(d) She thinks he has the enduring chill.

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

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an action Julian considers to teach his mother a lesson?
(a) Calling a black doctor to treat her on her death bed
(b) Bringing a black friend home to dinner
(c) Dating a black woman
(d) Forcing her to strike up a conversation with a black woman

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does the Pitts family blame for Fortune wanting to sell the lot in front of their home?
(a) Mary Fortune
(b) Fortune
(c) Tilman
(d) Mr. Pitts

5. In the story "Greenleaf," who does Mrs. May blame for Mr. Greenleaf having to shoot the bull?
(a) O.T. & E.T.
(b) Scofield & Wesley
(c) Herself
(d) Mr. Greenleaf

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker decide to do after his mother takes him to a religious revival?

2. In the story "Greenleaf," what concerns Mrs. May about her sons getting married?

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune visit the courthouse?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what disability does Rufus have?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what is Sarah Ruth constantly trying to do?

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