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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why does Julian prefer the old family mansion?
(a) It represents the destruction of the family heritage.
(b) It represents his family's history.
(c) It is old and threadbare.
(d) It is far from where he currently lives.

2. In the story "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May believe she suddenly becomes so tired?
(a) She has worked non-stop for 15 years.
(b) The situation with the bull has drained all of her energy.
(c) She is ill.
(d) She always has to wait on Mr. Greenleaf.

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

4. In the story "Judgment Day," once Tanner is in NYC what does he wish he had done?
(a) Continued to squat on Foley's land
(b) Brought his whittling knife with him
(c) Brought Coleman with him
(d) Decided to work for Foley

5. 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 is missing teeth.
(c) She cannot speak proper English.
(d) She appears to be the boy's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf" how does Mrs. May die?

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard invite Rufus to live with he and Norton?

3. In the story "Parker's Back," how does Parker's wife characterize his tattoos?

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard not go into Norton's room after talking with Rufus about whether or not he was at the movies with his son?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what draws Parker to the design he plans on having tattooed on his back?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," why is Julian so disgusted with his mother?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Father Finn say Asbury is ignorant?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Foley propose Tanner and Coleman do in exchange for room and board? How does Tanner react?

4. Describe O.T. & E.T. Greenleaf from "Greenleaf."

5. Describe Mary Fortune's appearance in the story "A View of the Woods."

6. Describe social class from Mrs. Turpin's perspective as presented in the story "Revelation."

7. In the story "Parker's Back," how does Parker change as the result of his tattoo of Jesus?

8. In the story "A View of the Woods," how does Mary Fortune react when her father beats her?

9. In the story "Greenleaf," how do the Greenleafs come to live on the May farm?

10. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Norton react when Rufus tells him about hell? Why?

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