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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 "The Enduring Chill," what does Mrs. Fox believe is wrong with Asbury?
(a) She thinks he is having a spiritual crisis.
(b) She thinks he has the enduring chill.
(c) She thinks he has contracted a respiratory infection.
(d) She thinks he is having a nervous breakdown.

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what gives Julian's mother pleasure about his "success"?
(a) She had the money to provide for him.
(b) He was able to attend a good college.
(c) He has returned home to her.
(d) She has struggled to ensure he would have a good upbringing.

3. 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 takes off his hat.
(c) He refuses to sit next to his mother.
(d) He loosens and takes off his tie.

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

5. In the story "Greenleaf," why is Mrs. May concerned about the bull being on her farm?
(a) She is worried that he will breed with her cows.
(b) She is concerned he will destroy her crops.
(c) She is concerned that the bull will eat her hedges.
(d) She is worried that the bull will knock down her barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf," who does Mrs. May blame for Mr. Greenleaf having to shoot the bull?

2. In the story "Revelation," what do the Turpins do upon returning home from the doctor's office?

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian's mother characterize all children?

4. In the story "Parker's Back," what condition does Sarah Ruth set for telling Parker her name?

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In the story "Judgment Day," what do the two notes that Tanner writes instruct their readers to do?

3. Describe the "communion" that Asbury, Randall and Morgan take in the story "The Enduring Chill."

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

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Rufus eat a page of the Bible?

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

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

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

9. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas' mother do to help Star?

10. In the story "Greenleaf," how does Mrs. May discover Mrs. Greenleaf's faith healing practice?

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