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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 "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune visit the courthouse?
(a) To get the deed for the land he is selling to Tilman
(b) To file a complaint against Pitts
(c) To attend Pitts' trial
(d) To adopt Mary Fortune

2. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say is the goal of all black people?
(a) To improve their color by marrying white people
(b) To avoid working hard
(c) To make white people's lives miserable
(d) To make money

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," who does Asbury ask his mother to invite to their home?
(a) Dr. Block
(b) Mr. Bush
(c) Goetz
(d) A Catholic priest

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Rufus initially respond to Sheppard's interest in him?
(a) He is resistant.
(b) He is eager to befriend Sheppard.
(c) He is silent.
(d) He runs away.

5. In the story "Greenleaf," who does Mrs. May blame for Mr. Greenleaf having to shoot the bull?
(a) Scofield & Wesley
(b) Mr. Greenleaf
(c) Herself
(d) O.T. & E.T.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin do as she is working in the pig parlor?

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury's sister travel to the train station with his mother?

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how does Father Finn characterize Asbury?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?

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