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

2. In the story "Greenleaf," what concerns Mrs. May about her sons getting married?
(a) She is worried that they will leave her alone on the farm when they marry.
(b) She is concerned that they will marry black women.
(c) She is worried they will marry trashy women who will inherit her farm.
(d) She is concerned that they will never marry.

3. In the story "Revelation," how does Mrs. Turpin characterize the farm workers' compliments?
(a) As flattering
(b) As insincere
(c) As sincere
(d) As mocking

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?
(a) Because she has given Star a key to their home
(b) Because she has bailed Star out of jail
(c) Because she wants him to date Star
(d) Because she continues to let Star live there

5. In the story "Revelation," where does Mrs. Turpin go when Claud takes the farm workers home?
(a) Back to bed
(b) To feed the pigs
(c) To hose down the pigs
(d) To gather hay

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does Julian prefer the old family mansion?

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

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury hope to be buried when he dies?

4. In the story "Judgment Day," how does Tanner plan on traveling down South?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus do when he first comes into Norton's home that makes him angry?

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