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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 "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 plans on surprising his friends with a visit.
(d) He does not want his friends to know how unhappy he is.

2. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl do as Mrs. Turpin is thanking Jesus for her husband?
(a) Throw a book at her
(b) Begin screaming
(c) Make a low growling sound
(d) Scowl at her

3. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker begin getting tattoos?
(a) To distinguish himself
(b) To express himself
(c) To attract women
(d) To discover himself

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what is Julian's career goal?
(a) Selling automobile tires
(b) Selling typewriters
(c) Writing
(d) Drawing

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," how is Thomas like his deceased father?
(a) Both were ruthless
(b) Both were foolish
(c) Both were rational and practical
(d) Both were lawyers

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Mary Fortune tell Fortune will happen if he leaves her in the car while he is in Tilman's?

2. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what is Thomas' mother's favorite nice thing to do for people?

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

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," where does Asbury do research for the play he is writing?

5. In the story "Revelation," why is Claud visiting the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," who does Asbury believe is responsible for his failure as an artist? Why?

2. Describe Asbury's appearance In the story "The Enduring Chill."

3. Describe what happens to Julian's mother when she offers a penny to the black child in the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge."

4. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why is Sheppard bothered by his son eating cake for breakfast?

5. In the story "A View of the Woods," why does Mary Fortune attack her grandfather for beating her but not her father?

6. Describe Julian's mother's hat in the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge."

7. Describe the character of Pitts in the story "A View of the Woods."

8. Why is Julian left feeling "guilt and sorrow" at the end of the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge"?

9. In the story "The Enduring Chill," how does the author characterize the relationship between Mary George and Asbury?

10. In the story "Parker's Back," what things does Parker say his wife does not approve of?

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