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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 Sheppard think Rufus refused the shoe he had made for him?
(a) Insecurity
(b) Jealousy
(c) Out of spite
(d) Anger

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

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune attempt to buy for Mary Fortune to appease her?
(a) A boat
(b) A cow pasture
(c) A country store
(d) A piece of candy

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is the name of the young boy who sits next to Julian's mother?
(a) Carver
(b) John
(c) Julian
(d) Washington

5. In the story "Judgment Day," who owns the land that Tanner and Coleman live on?
(a) Foley
(b) Tanner
(c) His daughter
(d) Coleman

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," who does Parker believe his wife is jealous of?

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," how does Fortune characterize Mary Fortune when she attacks him?

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Mrs. Fox believe is wrong with Asbury?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian characterize his trips with his mother to the Y?

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does it bother Julian's mother that the large black woman sits next to him?

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