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

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does it bother Julian's mother that the large black woman sits next to him?
(a) It seems as if she and the woman are swapping sons.
(b) She does not want to have to interact with the woman's son.
(c) It seems as if Julian likes the woman better than her.
(d) She is afraid Julian will talk to the woman.

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus teach Norton about that angers Sheppard?
(a) Christianity
(b) Suicide
(c) Sex
(d) Robbery

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how long has Julian been out of college?
(a) One year
(b) He is still in college.
(c) Ten years
(d) One month

5. 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 comes on to her in an inappropriate way.
(c) He curses when he hurts his hand.
(d) He tries attacking her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what disability does Rufus have?

2. In the story "Revelation," how does the doctor subdue the teenage girl?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what is Star's real name?

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star threaten to do if Thomas throws her out of the house?

5. In the story "Revelation," who is at the lowest rung of social class in Mrs. Turpin's opinion?

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