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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," which of the following is not something that bothers Parker about his wife?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is his wife.
(c) She is plain.
(d) She is snapping beans.

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

3. In the story "Greenleaf," why did Mrs. May move to the farm?
(a) She wanted to raise her two sons in the country rather than in the city.
(b) It was the only property her husband left her when he died.
(c) It was the only property she could afford to buy when her husband died.
(d) She and her husband wanted to start a dairy farm.

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what must Parker say to get Sarah Ruth to let him back in the house?
(a) His full first name
(b) He is sorry.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He will pay for the tractor.

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune attempt to buy for Mary Fortune to appease her?
(a) A boat
(b) A cow pasture
(c) A piece of candy
(d) A country store

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

7. In the story "Parker's Back," who does Parker believe his wife is jealous of?
(a) Their unborn child
(b) His female boss
(c) Himself
(d) Other white people

8. 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 thinks he is superior to Tanner.
(d) He believes the man is racist.

9. In the story "A View of the Woods," how old is Mary Fortune?
(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 16
(d) 5

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

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

12. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what is Rufus Johnson's IQ?
(a) 140
(b) 120
(c) 75
(d) 150

13. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Mary Fortune tell her grandfather would happen to anyone who beat her?
(a) She would tell him about the person.
(b) She would kill them.
(c) She would beat them.
(d) She would report them to the police.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Comforts of Home," where does Thomas finally find the sheriff?

2. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl call Mrs. Turpin?

3. 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?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what does Julian's mother do to punctuate her statement that it is hot?

5. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner use to keep his workers at the saw mill in line?

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