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

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Fortune plan to sell the Pitts' lawn lot to?
(a) Tilman
(b) Mr. Pitts
(c) Mary Fortune
(d) A home builder

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star threaten to do if Thomas throws her out of the house?
(a) Steal their money
(b) Kill his mother
(c) Commit suicide
(d) Report him to the police

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what draws Parker to the design he plans on having tattooed on his back?
(a) The religious symbolism
(b) The crown of thorns
(c) Jesus' eyes
(d) The burning bush

5. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner decide to go back down South?
(a) He misses Coleman.
(b) He does not like living next door to the black actor.
(c) He wants to go work for Foley.
(d) He overhears his daughter say she plans on burying him in New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what is Rufus Johnson's IQ?

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how long has Julian been out of college?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Foley suspect Tanner and Coleman of doing?

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," which of the following is not an aspect of Tilman's business?

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

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