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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 Enduring Chill," how does Asbury choose to spend his days on the family farm?
(a) In his room writing
(b) In the dairy working with the farm workers
(c) In bed sleeping
(d) At his sister's school

2. In the story "Judgment Day," where is Tanner ultimately buried?
(a) Alabama
(b) New York City
(c) Corinth
(d) On Foley's land

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Norton spend so much time looking through the telescope?
(a) He believes his father will like him more if he does so.
(b) He thinks he sees his mother in the stars.
(c) He is interested in astronomy.
(d) He wants to be an astronaut.

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian characterize his trips with his mother to the Y?
(a) As a necessary action to ensure her health
(b) As a pleasure
(c) As torture
(d) As a sacrifice for her happiness

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?
(a) He wants to confess his crime to Sheppard.
(b) He wants Sheppard to bail him out of jail.
(c) He insists on telling Sheppard he is innocent.
(d) He hopes Sheppard will convince the police he was at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does the black woman become angry with her son?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how do Randall and Morgan react when they see Asbury?

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," who gets Mary Fortune from Tilman's store parking lot?

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard believe Norton will become when he grows up?

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