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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 Lame Shall Enter First," what is Rufus Johnson's IQ?
(a) 75
(b) 150
(c) 120
(d) 140

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what must Parker say to get Sarah Ruth to let him back in the house?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He will pay for the tractor.
(c) His full first name
(d) He is sorry.

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

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

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what happens to Julian's mother after the black woman slaps her?
(a) She returns home on the bus.
(b) She picks herself up and walks away with dignity.
(c) She has a stroke.
(d) She goes to the Y for her class.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Mary Fortune tell Fortune will happen if he leaves her in the car while he is in Tilman's?

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is the name of the young boy who sits next to Julian's mother?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," which of the following is not one of the suggestions Thomas makes for getting rid of Star?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," why is Mrs. May concerned about the bull being on her farm?

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

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