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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," who does Parker believe his wife is jealous of?
(a) Their unborn child
(b) His female boss
(c) Himself
(d) Other white people

2. In the story "Greenleaf," why do the May boys begin fighting during dinner one night?
(a) Scofield insults Wesley's career.
(b) They cannot decide who will be responsible for removing the bull from the property.
(c) Scofield is angry at Wesley for upsetting their mother.
(d) Wesley is angry at Scofield for upsetting their mother.

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does the black actor do the first time Tanner insults him?
(a) Talks to his daughter about Tanner's behavior
(b) Beats him
(c) Slams him against a wall
(d) Pushes him down the stairs

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune attempt to buy for Mary Fortune to appease her?
(a) A country store
(b) A piece of candy
(c) A boat
(d) A cow pasture

5. In the story "Greenleaf" why does Mrs. May freeze when she sees the bull coming across the pasture?
(a) She is waiting for it to charge her.
(b) She is shocked that Mr. Greenleaf is not behind it.
(c) She is in disbelief.
(d) She is frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian say to the black man sitting next to him to try and upset his mother?

2. In the story "Greenleaf" how does Mrs. May die?

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

4. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin always notice about people?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?

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