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

2. In the story "Greenleaf," what relationship does the "colored man" on the Greenleaf boys' farm have with the Mays?
(a) He used to work for the Mays.
(b) He purchased an insurance policy from Scofield.
(c) He is responsible for the bull getting lose.
(d) He is a cousin to Mr. Greenleaf.

3. In the story "Revelation," where does Mary Grace attend college?
(a) Harvard
(b) Wellesley
(c) Massachusetts State
(d) The local community college

4. In the story "Judgment Day," where does Tanner think he is as he falls down the stairs?
(a) In a coffin
(b) In the stairwell
(c) In his shack in Corinth
(d) In his daughter's apartment

5. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker go after the tree catches on fire?
(a) Home
(b) To a bar
(c) To a tattoo parlor
(d) To his boss' house

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," why are Sarah Ruth and Parker married in a courthouse?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury's sister travel to the train station with his mother?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner not write his true feelings about NYC in his postcard to Coleman and Hooten ?

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

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?

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