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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 Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?
(a) Because she continues to let Star live there
(b) Because she wants him to date Star
(c) Because she has bailed Star out of jail
(d) Because she has given Star a key to their home

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker propose to try and encourage Sarah Ruth to look at his tattoos?
(a) Getting a tattoo of Jesus on his back
(b) Seeing the religious symbolism in his tattoos
(c) Getting a tattoo of the Bible on his back
(d) Getting a tattoo of her on his back

3. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin always notice about people?
(a) Their religions
(b) The ways they are dressed
(c) Their social classes
(d) Their feet

4. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner recite as he attempts to leave his daughter's apartment for good?
(a) It's Judgement Day!
(b) Hail Marys
(c) The Lord's Prayer
(d) The contents of the letter pinned in his pocket

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," which of the following is not an aspect of Tilman's business?
(a) Gas station
(b) New car dealership
(c) Grocery store
(d) Dance hall

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus read to Norton?

2. In the story "Greenleaf," why did Mrs. May move to the farm?

3. In the story "Parker's Back," what is notable about Parker's arms?

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

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what is Star's real name?

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