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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 "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May believe she suddenly becomes so tired?
(a) She has worked non-stop for 15 years.
(b) She always has to wait on Mr. Greenleaf.
(c) The situation with the bull has drained all of her energy.
(d) She is ill.

2. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say is "the worst thing in the world"?
(a) An ungrateful person
(b) A white-trash person
(c) A person with a bad disposition
(d) A black person

3. In the story "Parker's Back," what condition does Sarah Ruth set for telling Parker her name?
(a) She tells him he must not get any more tattoos.
(b) She tells him he must bring peaches to her house.
(c) She tells him he must believe in Jesus.
(d) She tells him he must tell her what his first two initials stand for.

4. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner decide to go back down South?
(a) He overhears his daughter say she plans on burying him in New York City.
(b) He misses Coleman.
(c) He does not like living next door to the black actor.
(d) He wants to go work for Foley.

5. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker begin getting tattoos?
(a) To attract women
(b) To distinguish himself
(c) To discover himself
(d) To express himself

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner pin to his pocket before he leaves his daughter's apartment?

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard invite Rufus to live with he and Norton?

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how long has Julian been out of college?

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how does Father Finn characterize Asbury?

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

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