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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" why does Mrs. May freeze when she sees the bull coming across the pasture?
(a) She is in disbelief.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She is shocked that Mr. Greenleaf is not behind it.
(d) She is waiting for it to charge her.

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

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what gives Julian's mother pleasure about his "success"?
(a) She has struggled to ensure he would have a good upbringing.
(b) He has returned home to her.
(c) He was able to attend a good college.
(d) She had the money to provide for him.

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian's mother do to punctuate her statement that it is hot?
(a) Begins fanning herself with a newspaper
(b) Take off her hat
(c) Repeat her statement loudly
(d) Takes out a Japanese fan

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus read to Norton?

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why must Julian's mother go to the Y each week?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," where does Thomas finally find the sheriff?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Rufus not want the shoe Sheppard has made for him?

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill" who does Asbury say is his god?

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