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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 "Parker's Back," which of the following is not something that bothers Parker about his wife?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is his wife.
(c) She is plain.
(d) She is snapping beans.

2. In the story "Judgment Day," what does the black actor do the first time Tanner insults him?
(a) Pushes him down the stairs
(b) Slams him against a wall
(c) Beats him
(d) Talks to his daughter about Tanner's behavior

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard invite Rufus to live with he and Norton?
(a) To teach Norton how to share
(b) To have another person to help with the household chores
(c) To provide Norton with a live-in playmate
(d) To provide Rufus with a safe home

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker decide to do after his mother takes him to a religious revival?
(a) Begin drinking and fighting
(b) Get more tattoos
(c) Attend church on a regular basis
(d) Join the navy

5. In the story "Greenleaf," how does Mrs. May characterize the Greenleaf boys when she discovers it is their bull on her farm?
(a) As irresponsible
(b) As cruel
(c) As lazy
(d) As ungrateful

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune say he would never hit Mary Fortune?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Sarah Ruth throw Parker out of the house?

3. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker say "long views" depress him?

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

5. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl do as Mrs. Turpin is thanking Jesus for her husband?

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