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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," what does Sheppard believe Norton will become when he grows up?
(a) An astronaut
(b) A scientist
(c) A criminal
(d) A banker

2. In the story "Revelation," who is at the lowest rung of social class in Mrs. Turpin's opinion?
(a) White unemployed people
(b) Whites who do own land
(c) All black people
(d) Black people who do not own their own homes

3. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker's future wife hit him the first time they meet?
(a) He tries attacking her.
(b) He comes on to her in an inappropriate way.
(c) He curses when he hurts his hand.
(d) He says something filthy to her.

4. In the story "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May believe she suddenly becomes so tired?
(a) She always has to wait on Mr. Greenleaf.
(b) She has worked non-stop for 15 years.
(c) The situation with the bull has drained all of her energy.
(d) She is ill.

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Mary Fortune tell Fortune will happen if he leaves her in the car while he is in Tilman's?
(a) She will leave.
(b) She will be beaten by her father.
(c) She will cry.
(d) She will never speak to him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does the Pitts family blame for Fortune wanting to sell the lot in front of their home?

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

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what is Thomas' mother's favorite nice thing to do for people?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," which of the following is not something that bothers Parker about his wife?

5. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner do to keep his hands from shaking?

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