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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 "The Comforts of Home," who kills Thomas' mother?
(a) Star
(b) Thomas
(c) The sheriff
(d) Sarah

2. In the story "Parker's Back," how does the tree catch on fire?
(a) Parker runs into it with the tractor.
(b) Parker lights it on fire.
(c) Lightening strikes the tree.
(d) A spark from a rock hits the tree.

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," what ultimately happens to Mary Fortune?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She stops spending time with Fortune.
(c) Her grandfather kills her.
(d) Her father kills her.

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how is Thomas like his deceased father?
(a) Both were foolish
(b) Both were rational and practical
(c) Both were lawyers
(d) Both were ruthless

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Pitts say to Mary Fortune before he whips her?
(a) Nobody beat me.
(b) Come with me.
(c) You're in big trouble.
(d) I'm going to whip you.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," where does Mrs. Turpin go when Claud takes the farm workers home?

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how long has Julian been out of college?

3. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin always notice about people?

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune do to teach Mary Fortune a lesson?

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune visit the courthouse?

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