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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. For how many years have Delia and Sykes been married by the opening of the story "Sweat"?
(a) 15.
(b) 24.
(c) 9.
(d) 4.

2. In what setting does the story entitled "Spunk" take place?
(a) Eatonville, Florida.
(b) Reform, Alabama.
(c) Sanford, Florida.
(d) Harlem, New York.

3. After the femme fatale in "Monkey Junk" falls for a man based on his possession of a particular object, what does he do?
(a) He marries her.
(b) He starts a rumor that she is pregnant.
(c) He publicly shames her.
(d) He moves out of town.

4. How old is the character named Artie in the story called "Under the Bridge"?
(a) 78.
(b) 22.
(c) 54.
(d) 45.

5. Jazzbo's father expresses dismay at his son's desire to seek a wife in which location?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Eatonville.
(d) Orlando.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the main character featured in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?

2. What crop does the divorced husband plan to earn money harvesting once he gets back to his home state?

3. Which character in "Black Death" is identified as the local "conjure man" (101)?

4. Which object in the story entitled "The Back Room" serves as a symbol of youth and beauty?

5. In which type of problematic behavior does the white woman at the end of "Drenched in Light" engage?

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