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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 "A View of the Woods," why does Fortune say he would never hit Mary Fortune?
(a) She treats the girl as if she is his own.
(b) She is his likeness.
(c) She is intelligent and can be taught.
(d) He is in love with the girl.

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Norton often begin crying?
(a) He is jealous of Sheppard's attention towards Rufus.
(b) Rufus hits him.
(c) He does not want Rufus to live in the family's home.
(d) He misses his deceased mother.

3. 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

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

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?
(a) She wants to save Asbury's soul.
(b) She knows he and Asbury collect coins and thinks they would enjoy talking.
(c) She believes he and Asbury could become friends.
(d) She sees him as an intellectual and thinks he and Asbury would enjoy talking.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Revelation," who is at the lowest rung of social class in Mrs. Turpin's opinion?

2. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker decide to do after his mother takes him to a religious revival?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus do when he first comes into Norton's home that makes him angry?

4. In the story "A View of the Woods," who does Fortune plan to sell the Pitts' lawn lot to?

5. In the story "The Comforts of Home," why does Thomas threaten to leave his mother's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," why doesn't Sarah Ruth want Parker to have the Bible tattooed on his back?

2. In the story "Revelation," what bothers Mrs. Turpin about the teenage girl?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what is the only time that Tanner has "feelings of warmth" for his daughter?

4. Describe Star's fictitious background in the story "The Comforts of Home."

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

6. Describe Mrs. Greenleaf's process for faith-healing in the story "Greenleaf."

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

8. In the story "Judgment Day," what is the joke Tanner plans on playing on Coleman and Hooten?

9. In the story "Judgement Day," how does Tanner die?

10. In the story "Parker's Back," what inspires Parker to get his first tattoo?

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