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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May think the reason is for E.T. and O.T. not coming to get their bull?
(a) They want to ruin her farm.
(b) She is a woman.
(c) They do not care about the bull.
(d) She was not clear how urgent the situation was.

2. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin notice about the old woman sitting next to the child?
(a) She has snuff around her mouth.
(b) She appears to be the boy's mother.
(c) She cannot speak proper English.
(d) She is missing teeth.

3. 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) Black people who do not own their own homes
(d) All black people

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

5. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Sarah Ruth throw Parker out of the house?
(a) She believes his tattoo is idolatry.
(b) She is angry that he destroyed his boss' tractor.
(c) She believes he cannot be saved.
(d) She is ashamed of him.

6. 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) He plans on surprising his friends with a visit.
(c) He does not want his friends to know how unhappy he is.
(d) His daughter has to mail the card and he does not want her to know.

7. In the story "Greenleaf," what had the Greenleaf boys done to distinguish themselves?
(a) Gone into farming
(b) Supported their mother's faith healing
(c) Gone into the army
(d) Helped their father get a job

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

9. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner pin to his pocket before he leaves his daughter's apartment?
(a) Money
(b) A note to his friend Parrum
(c) A note instructing the finder what to do if he is found dead
(d) A note to his daughter

10. 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) Renting her a room in boarding house
(b) Sending her to a hotel
(c) Having her arrested
(d) Taking her to the hospital

11. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury try to converse with Father Finn about?
(a) literature
(b) art
(c) spirituality
(d) death

12. In the story "Judgment Day," why does Tanner think the black man in his building does not respond to him when he first speaks to him?
(a) He believes the man cannot understand him.
(b) He believes the man is deaf and dumb.
(c) He believes the man is racist.
(d) He believes the man thinks he is superior to Tanner.

13. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Mrs. Fox suggest that Asbury write a novel about?
(a) The farm
(b) Timberboro
(c) Negroes
(d) The war

14. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury think the farm workers do not want him to drink from their jelly glass?
(a) He believes they are afraid of him.
(b) He believes they do not want to share their milk with him.
(c) He believes they think it is improper for white and black people to share a glass.
(d) He believes they do not want to get in trouble for drinking the milk.

15. In the story "Judgment Day," what does the black actor do the first time Tanner insults him?
(a) Pushes him down the stairs
(b) Beats him
(c) Talks to his daughter about Tanner's behavior
(d) Slams him against a wall

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill" who does Asbury say is his god?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner recite as he attempts to leave his daughter's apartment for good?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Rufus initially respond to Sheppard's interest in him?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas ask the sheriff to do?

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