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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," what does Julian say to the black man sitting next to him to try and upset his mother?
(a) He asks the man if he has a light.
(b) He begins a political discussion with the man.
(c) He asks the man about his beliefs on integration.
(d) He asks the man to share his newspaper.

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Pitts say to Mary Fortune before he whips her?
(a) You're in big trouble.
(b) Nobody beat me.
(c) I'm going to whip you.
(d) Come with me.

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?
(a) He wants Sheppard to bail him out of jail.
(b) He insists on telling Sheppard he is innocent.
(c) He hopes Sheppard will convince the police he was at home.
(d) He wants to confess his crime to Sheppard.

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what nickname does Star give Thomas?
(a) Tommy
(b) Tomsee
(c) Tom-Tom
(d) Sweetheart

5. 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 intelligent and can be taught.
(c) He is in love with the girl.
(d) She is his likeness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Mrs. Fox suggest inviting Mr. Bush to the house?

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Norton often begin crying?

3. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," which of the following is not an aspect of her family's past that impresses Julian's mother?

4. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury try to converse with Father Finn about?

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what draws Sheppard to Rufus Johnson?

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

4. What is the significance of Julian's mother's hat in the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge"?

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

6. In the story "Revelation," what is the significance of Mrs. Turpin's vision at the end of the story?

7. At the end of the story "The Comforts of Home," what does the sheriff surmise actually happened to Thomas' mother?

8. In the story "Revelation," what does Mrs. Turpin say is the problem with farming cotton?

9. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune notice about the woods in front of the Pitts' home on the night before he sells the lot?

10. In the story "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May decide to have Mr. Greenleaf shoot the bull?

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