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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 "A View of the Woods," why does Mary Fortune tell her grandfather to remove his glasses?
(a) She does not want them to get wet.
(b) She plans on killing him for beating her.
(c) She does not want him to see her attack him.
(d) She does not want him to see her crying.

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?
(a) In the mind
(b) In the city
(c) In literature
(d) In the heart

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does it bother Julian's mother that the large black woman sits next to him?
(a) It seems as if she and the woman are swapping sons.
(b) She does not want to have to interact with the woman's son.
(c) It seems as if Julian likes the woman better than her.
(d) She is afraid Julian will talk to the woman.

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," how old is Mary Fortune?
(a) 5
(b) 16
(c) 9
(d) 10

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," where does Thomas finally find the sheriff?
(a) At the barber shop
(b) At the courthouse
(c) On the sidewalk outside of the barber shop
(d) In his police car

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Mary Fortune look the most like in her family?

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how does Star's lawyer characterize her?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard believe is the worst fault a person can have?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what condition does Sarah Ruth set for telling Parker her name?

5. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin notice about the old woman sitting next to the child?

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