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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 "The Comforts of Home," what hobby does Thomas' mother suggest that Star take up?
(a) Knitting
(b) Reading
(c) Studying history
(d) Music

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

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard not go into Norton's room after talking with Rufus about whether or not he was at the movies with his son?
(a) He does not want Rufus to think he does not trust him.
(b) He does not want to know what Rufus did instead of going to the movies.
(c) He favors Rufus over Norton.
(d) He is angry at Norton.

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an aspect of her family's past that impresses Julian's mother?
(a) Her grandfather was a governor.
(b) Her great-grandfather was a plantation owner.
(c) Her mother was a Godhigh.
(d) Her father was a Godhigh.

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what is Thomas' mother's favorite nice thing to do for people?
(a) Write them a letter
(b) Bring them candy
(c) Help them out of difficult situations
(d) Bake them cakes

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Judgment Day," what does the black actor do the first time Tanner insults him?

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas put the gun in Star's purse?

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

4. In the story "Greenleaf," what creature is plaguing Mrs. May's hedges?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker propose to try and encourage Sarah Ruth to look at his tattoos?

(see the answer key)

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