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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," how do the May boys treat their mother?
(a) They mock her and take her for granted.
(b) They respect her and treat her well.
(c) They idolize her.
(d) They are vicious and violent towards her.

2. In the story "Judgment Day," where is Tanner living when his daughter finds him?
(a) In a nursing home
(b) In the saw mill
(c) In a shack he and Coleman built
(d) In the family home

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is Julian's career goal?
(a) Drawing
(b) Writing
(c) Selling typewriters
(d) Selling automobile tires

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard not go into Norton's room after talking with Rufus about whether or not he was at the movies with his son?
(a) He is angry at Norton.
(b) He favors Rufus over Norton.
(c) He does not want Rufus to think he does not trust him.
(d) He does not want to know what Rufus did instead of going to the movies.

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas ask the sheriff to do?
(a) Arrest her
(b) Issue a restraining order against Star
(c) Set Star up so she will be sent to jail
(d) Search Star's room for his stolen gun

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what is Rufus Johnson's IQ?

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Fortune plan to sell the Pitts' lawn lot to?

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

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how much did Julian's mother pay for her new hat?

5. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May think the reason is for E.T. and O.T. not coming to get their bull?

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