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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 Lame Shall Enter First," why does Norton often begin crying?
(a) Rufus hits him.
(b) He is jealous of Sheppard's attention towards Rufus.
(c) He does not want Rufus to live in the family's home.
(d) He misses his deceased mother.

2. 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 cow pasture
(d) A boat

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," which of the following is not an aspect of Tilman's business?
(a) Gas station
(b) New car dealership
(c) Dance hall
(d) Grocery store

4. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner make for Coleman when he first talks to him?
(a) A pair of glasses
(b) A shack
(c) Alcohol
(d) A figurine of an animal

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian's mother do to punctuate her statement that it is hot?
(a) Take off her hat
(b) Begins fanning herself with a newspaper
(c) Repeat her statement loudly
(d) Takes out a Japanese fan

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker meet his wife?

3. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl do as Mrs. Turpin is thanking Jesus for her husband?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an action Julian considers to teach his mother a lesson?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Norton spend so much time looking through the telescope?

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