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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Muttsy," "Sweat," "Under the Bridge," and "'Possum or Pig?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator reveals that the people in Sam's community view him as a what?
(a) A gossip.
(b) A comedian.
(c) A fool.
(d) A psychologist.

2. What is the name of the woman whom Beau impregnates in the story entitled "Black Death"?
(a) Docia.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Sadie.
(d) Karen.

3. In what way is Artie related to Luke in the story entitled "Under the Bridge"?
(a) Artie is Luke's father.
(b) Artie is Luke's brother.
(c) Artie is Luke's cousin.
(d) Artie is Luke's son.

4. An accident with which object brings an end to Spunk's life?
(a) An arrow.
(b) A saw.
(c) A gun.
(d) A threshing machine.

5. What sort of establishment does Ma Turner run?
(a) A theater.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A boarding house.
(d) A school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name of the storyteller featured in the story entitled "'Possum or Pig"?

2. The opening and closing frames of the story "Magnolia Flower" consist of conversations between which two bodies of water?

3. By what percentage does Jim and Mattie's business grow after Stella becomes their employee?

4. Who is Mr. Bronner, in relation to Sam within the story "The Conversion of Sam"?

5. When Sam asks Stella if she can get off work to go somewhere with him, to what location does he invite her?

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