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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Eatonville Anthology," "Book of Harlem," "The Book of Harlem," "The Back Room," and "Monkey Junk".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of the family featured in "Drenched in Light" always does the dishes?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Isis.
(c) Joel.
(d) Papa.

2. To which state does the husband in "Monkey Junk" return at the end of the story?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Georgia.
(c) New York.
(d) California.

3. Bentley treats everyone in his life abominably with the exception of which character?
(a) Swift Deer.
(b) Joe Clarke.
(c) Magnolia Flower.
(d) John.

4. Which object in the story entitled "The Back Room" serves as a symbol of youth and beauty?
(a) A pinnafore.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A portrait.
(d) A plant.

5. What type of creature is Tippy, the animal depicted in the story "The Eatonville Anthology"?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A fish.
(d) A mule.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of dwelling does Bertha live?

2. What is the name of the woman whom Beau impregnates in the story entitled "Black Death"?

3. What element does Jazzobo successfully utilize in order to attract women in the story "The Book of Harlem"?

4. In what setting does the story entitled "Spunk" take place?

5. What text is used to condemn the actions of the man who used violence to steal a turkey in "The Bone of Contention"?

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