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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," which of the following is not one of the suggestions Thomas makes for getting rid of Star?
(a) Having her arrested
(b) Taking her to the hospital
(c) Renting her a room in boarding house
(d) Sending her to a hotel

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is the name of the young boy who sits next to Julian's mother?
(a) Washington
(b) John
(c) Julian
(d) Carver

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner pretend to do when his daughter is leaving for the store?
(a) Sleep
(b) Apologize
(c) Watch television
(d) Whittle

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Mary Fortune look the most like in her family?
(a) Her grandfather
(b) Her father
(c) Her mother
(d) Her sister

5. 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?
(a) He asks the man to share his newspaper.
(b) He asks the man if he has a light.
(c) He begins a political discussion with the man.
(d) He asks the man about his beliefs on integration.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard do at the reformatory?

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Sheppard believe is the worst fault a person can have?

3. In the story "Parker's Back," why are Sarah Ruth and Parker married in a courthouse?

4. In the story "Greenleaf," why is Mrs. May concerned about the bull being on her farm?

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?

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