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

2. In the story "Judgment Day," once Tanner is in NYC what does he wish he had done?
(a) Decided to work for Foley
(b) Continued to squat on Foley's land
(c) Brought his whittling knife with him
(d) Brought Coleman with him

3. In the story "Greenleaf," what concerns Mrs. May about her sons getting married?
(a) She is concerned that they will never marry.
(b) She is worried they will marry trashy women who will inherit her farm.
(c) She is concerned that they will marry black women.
(d) She is worried that they will leave her alone on the farm when they marry.

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

5. In the story "Greenleaf," how does Mrs. May plan on trapping the bull?
(a) She wants to run him into the pasture and Mr. Greenleaf will close the gate behind it.
(b) She wants Mr. Greenleaf to rope him.
(c) She wants Mr. Greenleaf to run him into a pasture and she will close the gate behind him.
(d) She will drive her car into the bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard think Rufus refused the shoe he had made for him?

2. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May tell Mr. Greenleaf he will be doing because he did not return the bull to his sons' farm?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," which of the following is not one of the suggestions Thomas makes for getting rid of Star?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," what had the Greenleaf boys done to distinguish themselves?

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury hope to be buried when he dies?

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