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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everything that Rises Must Converge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Madam Zoleeda?
(a) Ruby's best friend.
(b) Rufus’s prostitute.
(c) The palmist on highway 87.
(d) The woman who owns the local saloon.

2. How many children does the babysitter have in “The River”?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) None.

3. Who are Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf?
(a) Hired hands on the farm.
(b) Mrs. May’s neighbors.
(c) Mrs. May’s in-laws.
(d) Owners of the farm.

4. Who tries to befriend Hazel Motes?
(a) Enoch Emery.
(b) The red-haired girl.
(c) The baker.
(d) The blind man.

5. Whom does Mrs. Willerton become in her own story?
(a) Lot’s sister.
(b) She does not become part of her story.
(c) Lot’s wife.
(d) Lot’s brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thomas accidentally shoot?

2. Who is Mrs. Cope?

3. Who comes to the front door in “Good Country People”?

4. What does Joy take off?

5. What is the mother in “The River” doing in the beginning of the story?

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