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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," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the farm workers' compliments?
(a) As flattering
(b) As sincere
(c) As insincere
(d) As mocking

2. In the story "Greenleaf" how does Mrs. May die?
(a) She is accidentally shot by Mr. Greenleaf.
(b) She runs into the bull with her car.
(c) She has a heart attack.
(d) She is gorged by the bull's horns.

3. 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?
(a) He will be looking for another job because she is firing him.
(b) He will be docked wages to pay for repairs on her farm.
(c) He will have to take it back to their farm before he does any other work.
(d) He will have to shoot it.

4. 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) Getting a tattoo of the Bible on his back
(c) Seeing the religious symbolism in his tattoos
(d) Getting a tattoo of her on his back

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what hobby does Thomas' mother suggest that Star take up?
(a) Music
(b) Reading
(c) Studying history
(d) Knitting

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard give Rufus a key to his home?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what must Parker say to get Sarah Ruth to let him back in the house?

3. In the story "Greenleaf," who does the bull belong to?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," which of the following is not something that bothers Parker about his wife?

5. In the story "Judgment Day," how does Tanner plan on traveling down South?

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