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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 "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say is the goal of all black people?
(a) To make white people's lives miserable
(b) To improve their color by marrying white people
(c) To avoid working hard
(d) To make money

2. In the story "Revelation," where does Mary Grace attend college?
(a) Wellesley
(b) The local community college
(c) Harvard
(d) Massachusetts State

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury try to converse with Father Finn about?
(a) death
(b) literature
(c) art
(d) spirituality

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury's sister travel to the train station with his mother?
(a) She wants to make sure that her mother gets to the train station safely.
(b) His mother does not like going out alone at night.
(c) She wants to greet Asbury when he arrives.
(d) His mother is afraid to see Asbury by herself.

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does Julian prefer the old family mansion?
(a) It represents the destruction of the family heritage.
(b) It represents his family's history.
(c) It is old and threadbare.
(d) It is far from where he currently lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," who does Asbury ask his mother to invite to their home?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker meet his wife?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus teach Norton about that angers Sheppard?

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what illness does Dr. Block diagnose Asbury as having?

5. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say distinguishes her farm's pigs from others?

(see the answer key)

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