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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," what does Sheppard believe is the worst fault a person can have?
(a) selfishness
(b) greed
(c) viciousness
(d) pride

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why is Star jailed?
(a) Robbery
(b) Stealing someone's identity
(c) Prostitution
(d) For passing a bad check

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star wear when she enters Thomas' room late one night?
(a) Nothing
(b) A nightgown
(c) A robe
(d) A short dress

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Rufus initially respond to Sheppard's interest in him?
(a) He is resistant.
(b) He is silent.
(c) He is eager to befriend Sheppard.
(d) He runs away.

5. In the story "Revelation," who is at the lowest rung of social class in Mrs. Turpin's opinion?
(a) White unemployed people
(b) Whites who do own land
(c) Black people who do not own their own homes
(d) All black people

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker begin getting tattoos?

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why must Julian's mother go to the Y each week?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard invite Rufus to live with he and Norton?

5. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner do to keep his hands from shaking?

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