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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. In what location does the ending the story "The Back Room" take place, when the men in Lilya's life have all gone away?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The beach.
(c) The general store.
(d) Lilya's back room.

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

3. What does Muttsy do for a living in the story entitled "Muttsy"?
(a) He is an auto mechanic.
(b) He is a loan officer.
(c) He is a gambler.
(d) He is a doctor.

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

5. In what location does the couple featured in "Monkey Junk" appear together before they part forever?
(a) Divorce court.
(b) The voting booth.
(c) The general store.
(d) The hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many single men are said to exist in the town of Eatonville, Florida?

2. Which character promises to secure a steady job for Pinkie when she expresses the desire to get one?

3. The local conjure man depicted in "Black Death" lives next to what kind of body of water called Blue Sink?

4. For how many years has Delia been working long hours in her current position?

5. The story called "Book of Harlem" uses a numbering structure that mimics which text?

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