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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 Enduring Chill," what does Asbury convince the farm workers to do that contaminates the milk?
(a) Milk the cows improperly
(b) Smoke in the milking room
(c) Feed the cows onions
(d) Drink from the containers of fresh milk

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?
(a) In the mind
(b) In the heart
(c) In literature
(d) In the city

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury's sister travel to the train station with his mother?
(a) His mother is afraid to see Asbury by herself.
(b) She wants to greet Asbury when he arrives.
(c) His mother does not like going out alone at night.
(d) She wants to make sure that her mother gets to the train station safely.

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Fortune plan to sell the Pitts' lawn lot to?
(a) A home builder
(b) Mr. Pitts
(c) Tilman
(d) Mary Fortune

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker say is different about the experience of having his back tattooed?
(a) He is much less reluctant to have the tattoo done.
(b) It is much more painful than his previous tattoos.
(c) It is much more meaningful than his previous tattoos.
(d) He is more alert and awake.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian's mother do to punctuate her statement that it is hot?

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune do to teach Mary Fortune a lesson?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what happens to Julian's mother after the black woman slaps her?

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune say he would never hit Mary Fortune?

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