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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 "Judgment Day," what does Tanner do to keep his hands from shaking?
(a) Whittle figures out of wood
(b) Hold his hands behind his back
(c) Keep his fingers in his pockets
(d) Walk around

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Rufus initially respond to Sheppard's interest in him?
(a) He is resistant.
(b) He is silent.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He is eager to befriend Sheppard.

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury do research for the play he is writing?
(a) The Catholic church
(b) A predominantly black neighborhood
(c) New York City
(d) The family's dairy

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury's sister travel to the train station with his mother?
(a) His mother does not like going out alone at night.
(b) His mother is afraid to see Asbury by herself.
(c) She wants to make sure that her mother gets to the train station safely.
(d) She wants to greet Asbury when he arrives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," what must Parker say to get Sarah Ruth to let him back in the house?

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

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what nickname does Star give Thomas?

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas do for a living?

5. In the story "Judgment Day," where is Tanner living when his daughter finds him?

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