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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. What action is Pinkie taking when Muttsy slips a diamond ring on her finger?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Crying.
(c) Fainting.
(d) Praying.

2. Which character is the mayor of Eatonville, Florida?
(a) Elijah Mosely.
(b) Joe Clarke.
(c) Sykes Jones.
(d) Walter Thomas.

3. The jawbone of what type of animal figures into the storyline of "The Bone of Contention"?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A horse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A mule.

4. Which character teases Joe about his philandering wife before being chastised by other men in the story "Spunk"?
(a) Spunk.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Walter.
(d) Jordan.

5. What is the last name of the man named Beau who mistreats his woman in the story called "Black Death"?
(a) Cornerstone.
(b) Cartwright.
(c) Diddely.
(d) Blasky.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of vehicle is Isis nearly transported safely past her family's home?

2. The narrator of "The Eatonville Anthology" states that Tippy has been sentenced to die a total of how many times?

3. Which group holds a carnival attended by Isis in the story "Drenched in Light"?

4. In what type of dwelling does Bertha live?

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

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