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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 "Parker's Back," why are Sarah Ruth and Parker married in a courthouse?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) He does not believe in church weddings.
(c) They are in a hurry.
(d) She believes churches are idolatrous.

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," where did Sheppard meet Rufus Johnson?
(a) At a reformatory
(b) In prison
(c) At a city park
(d) On the street

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

4. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker's future wife hit him the first time they meet?
(a) He says something filthy to her.
(b) He curses when he hurts his hand.
(c) He comes on to her in an inappropriate way.
(d) He tries attacking her.

5. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say distinguishes her farm's pigs from others?
(a) They are clean.
(b) They have more meat on them.
(c) They have their own barn.
(d) They only raise a few of them a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how is Thomas like his deceased father?

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 Enduring Chill," where is Asbury returning to his hometown from at the beginning of the story?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May believe she suddenly becomes so tired?

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

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