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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker go after the tree catches on fire?
(a) To a tattoo parlor
(b) To his boss' house
(c) Home
(d) To a bar

3. 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 is deaf and dumb.
(b) He believes the man thinks he is superior to Tanner.
(c) He believes the man is racist.
(d) He believes the man cannot understand him.

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

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury not want to see Dr. Block?
(a) He is willing himself to die.
(b) He does not believe that there is anything wrong with him.
(c) He believes his problem is beyond the doctor's comprehension.
(d) He does not want to be treated for his illness.

6. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian do when they get on the bus that embarrasses his mother?
(a) He sits next to a black man.
(b) He refuses to sit next to his mother.
(c) He takes off his hat.
(d) He loosens and takes off his tie.

7. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker say is different about the experience of having his back tattooed?
(a) It is much more meaningful than his previous tattoos.
(b) He is much less reluctant to have the tattoo done.
(c) It is much more painful than his previous tattoos.
(d) He is more alert and awake.

8. In the story "Greenleaf," how do the May boys treat their mother?
(a) They are vicious and violent towards her.
(b) They idolize her.
(c) They mock her and take her for granted.
(d) They respect her and treat her well.

9. In the story "Revelation," what bothers Mrs. Turpin about the chair she has to sit in?
(a) She is forced to talk with the white-trash woman.
(b) She is overweight and it is difficult for her to fit into the chair.
(c) The chair is next to a boy with a cold.
(d) The chair is not near Claud.

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

11. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker not want to have his back tattooed?
(a) He wants to leave one area of his body blank.
(b) He is concerned it will be too painful.
(c) He is dissatisfied with the tattoos on the front of his body.
(d) He cannot easily see it.

12. 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 does not like living next door to the black actor.
(c) He misses Coleman.
(d) He wants to go work for Foley.

13. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?
(a) In the mind
(b) In literature
(c) In the heart
(d) In the city

14. In the story "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May go to the Greenleaf boys' farm?
(a) To notify them that she is firing their father
(b) To tell them to come get their bull from her farm
(c) To tell them she has shot their bull
(d) To pay them a friendly visit

15. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Fortune plan to sell the Pitts' lawn lot to?
(a) A home builder
(b) Tilman
(c) Mr. Pitts
(d) Mary Fortune

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," what is notable about Parker's arms?

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

3. In the story "Greenleaf," what does Mrs. May think the reason is for E.T. and O.T. not coming to get their bull?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker begin getting tattoos?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas' mother say she cannot send Star back to jail?

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