Everything That Rises Must Converge Quiz

Everything that rises must converge

Everything That Rises Must Converge Quiz

1. What is the primary setting of “Everything That Rises Must Converge”?

A. A church
B. A bus
C. A school
D. A park

B. A bus

 

2. What symbolizes generational conflict in the story?

A. A hat
B. A shoe
C. A coat
D. A necklace

A. A hat

 

3. What issue is central to Julian’s mother’s character?

A. Her education
B. Her racism
C. Her wealth
D. Her religion

B. Her racism

 

4. Which character represents a progressive outlook compared to his/her mother?

A. Julian
B. Carver’s mother
C. The bus driver
D. The woman in the straw hat

A. Julian

 

5. Julian’s mother wears her new hat to:

A. Church
B. A wedding
C. A weight loss class
D. A funeral

C. A weight loss class

 

6. Julian fantasizes about his mother getting taught a lesson by:

A. A child
B. A bus driver
C. A black man
D. None of the above

C. A black man

 

7. The climax of the story occurs when:

A. Julian yells at his mother
B. Julian’s mother is struck
C. Julian leaves the bus
D. Julian’s mother buys a hat

B. Julian’s mother is struck

 

8. Julian’s relationship with his mother is characterized by:

A. Deep affection
B. Mutual respect
C. Frustration and contempt
D. Indifference

C. Frustration and contempt

 

9. Julian’s mother’s health condition is:

A. Heart disease
B. Diabetes
C. High blood pressure
D. Asthma

A. Heart disease

 

10. Julian and his mother’s bus ride is intended to:

A. Visit a relative
B. Go to a doctor
C. Attend a class
D. Visit a friend

C. Attend a class

 

11. What does Julian’s mother give to Carver?

A. A penny
B. A nickel
C. A dime
D. A quarter

A. A penny

 

12. The story’s title refers to:

A. A physical convergence
B. A spiritual convergence
C. A philosophical theory
D. A social convergence

C. A philosophical theory

 

13. Which time period is the story set?

A. 1930s
B. 1940s
C. 1950s
D. 1960s

D.

1960s

 

14. What does Julian hope to demonstrate to his mother through his interactions with black passengers?

A. Friendship
B. Equality
C. Superiority
D. Indifference

B. Equality

 

15. How does Julian react when his mother tries to interact with Carver?

A. He is pleased
B. He is embarrassed
C. He is indifferent
D. He is angry

D. He is angry

 

16. Julian’s education is a point of:

A. Pride
B. Contention
C. Indifference
D. Shame

B. Contention

 

17. The story explores themes of:

A. Adventure and exploration
B. Love and romance
C. Racism and social change
D. Technology and future

C. Racism and social change

 

18. The point of view from which the story is told is:

A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third person omniscient

C. Third person limited

 

19. Julian’s attitude towards his mother’s views can best be described as:

A. Supportive
B. Ambivalent
C. Opposed
D. Indifferent

C. Opposed

 

20. The final scene in the story suggests a theme of:

A. Reconciliation
B. Revenge
C. Redemption
D. Isolation

D. Isolation

 

21. Julian’s mother’s view of the past is one of:

A. Nostalgia
B. Regret
C. Indifference
D. Bitterness

A. Nostalgia

 

22. Julian’s behaviour towards other bus passengers is influenced by:

A. His mother’s attitudes
B. His personal beliefs
C. The behavior of the passengers
D. The bus driver’s rules

B. His personal beliefs

 

23. Julian’s mother’s physical health is important to the story because it:

A. Shows her strength
B. Highlights her vulnerabilities
C. Is irrelevant to the plot
D. Demonstrates her wealth

B. Highlights her vulnerabilities

 

24. The title “Everything That Rises Must Converge” suggests a belief in:

A. Inevitable decline
B. Universal equality
C. Spiritual connection
D. Unified destiny

D. Unified destiny

 

25. The overall mood of the story can best be described as:

A. Optimistic
B. Pessimistic
C. Neutral
D. Excited

B. Pessimistic