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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Country in the Woman," "The Gilded Six-Bits," "She Rock," and "The Fire and the Cloud".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of a pet does Sam have in the story "The Conversion of Sam"?
(a) A fish.
(b) A bird.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

2. What role does Jazzbo play within the narrative of the story "The Book of Harlem"?
(a) Antagonist.
(b) Chorus member.
(c) Protagonist.
(d) Muse.

3. 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 general store.
(b) The schoolhouse.
(c) The beach.
(d) Lilya's back room.

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

5. What element does the narrator name when stating what Delia brought to her marriage?
(a) Respect.
(b) Devotion.
(c) Love.
(d) Trust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Delia raise into the air after Sykes threatens to beat her in the story "Sweat"?

2. In what way is Artie related to Luke in the story entitled "Under the Bridge"?

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

4. Otis is said to own what piece of jewelry made out of a five-dollar gold piece?

5. What euphemistic title does Hurston give to New York City in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?

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