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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," how does Fortune characterize Mary Fortune when she attacks him?
(a) As a traitor
(b) As an evil child
(c) As pure Pitts
(d) As pure Fortune

2. In the story "Greenleaf" why does Mrs. May freeze when she sees the bull coming across the pasture?
(a) She is in disbelief.
(b) She is waiting for it to charge her.
(c) She is frightened.
(d) She is shocked that Mr. Greenleaf is not behind it.

3. In the story "The Enduring Chill" who does Asbury say is his god?
(a) Literature
(b) Art
(c) the Holy Ghost
(d) Jesus

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury hope to be buried when he dies?
(a) Near the milking room
(b) In New York City
(c) Near James Joyce's grave
(d) In the family graveyard

5. In the story "Judgment Day," where does Tanner think the black man living in his daughter's building originates from?
(a) New York City
(b) Corinth
(c) South Alabama
(d) North Carolina

6. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker meet his wife?
(a) At a bar
(b) On the roadside where his car broke down
(c) At his boss' farm
(d) At church

7. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner not write his true feelings about NYC in his postcard to Coleman and Hooten ?
(a) He does not want to hurt his daughter's feelings.
(b) His daughter has to mail the card and he does not want her to know.
(c) He does not want his friends to know how unhappy he is.
(d) He plans on surprising his friends with a visit.

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

9. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why is Star jailed?
(a) For passing a bad check
(b) Prostitution
(c) Robbery
(d) Stealing someone's identity

10. In the story "A View of the Woods," which of the following is not an aspect of Tilman's business?
(a) Grocery store
(b) Dance hall
(c) New car dealership
(d) Gas station

11. In the story "Judgment Day," who owns the land that Tanner and Coleman live on?
(a) Tanner
(b) Foley
(c) Coleman
(d) His daughter

12. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian's mother do to punctuate her statement that it is hot?
(a) Take off her hat
(b) Begins fanning herself with a newspaper
(c) Repeat her statement loudly
(d) Takes out a Japanese fan

13. In the story "Parker's Back," why are Sarah Ruth and Parker married in a courthouse?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) They are in a hurry.
(c) He does not believe in church weddings.
(d) She believes churches are idolatrous.

14. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner decide to go back down South?
(a) He overhears his daughter say she plans on burying him in New York City.
(b) He wants to go work for Foley.
(c) He misses Coleman.
(d) He does not like living next door to the black actor.

15. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an aspect of her family's past that impresses Julian's mother?
(a) Her grandfather was a governor.
(b) Her great-grandfather was a plantation owner.
(c) Her father was a Godhigh.
(d) Her mother was a Godhigh.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune attempt to buy for Mary Fortune to appease her?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how do Randall and Morgan react when they see Asbury?

3. In the story "A View of the Woods," how old is Mary Fortune?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is the name of the young boy who sits next to Julian's mother?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus read to Norton?

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