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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 opening and closing frames of the story "Magnolia Flower" consist of conversations between which two bodies of water?
(a) A river and a pond.
(b) A river and a reservoir.
(c) A river and a brook.
(d) A river and a lake.

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

3. What type of body of water lies 300 feet beyond the door of John's family home?
(a) A reservoir.
(b) A lake.
(c) A river.
(d) A pond.

4. Who is Bertha, in relation to Sykes within the story entitled "Sweat"?
(a) His mistress.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His aunt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years have Delia and Sykes been married by the opening of the story "Sweat"?

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

3. Sykes is adamant that he does not want Delia to work for what kinds of people?

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

5. When John begs for the chance to travel for a number of years, how many years does he mention?

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