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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. Which character's actions ultimately draw Muttsy back to the rolling of dice?
(a) Pinkie.
(b) Ma Turner.
(c) Bertha.
(d) Bluefront.

2. What is the name of the main character featured in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?
(a) Mandolin.
(b) Django.
(c) Docia.
(d) Sykes.

3. In the story entitled "The Conversion of Sam," what type of establishment does Jim own with his wife Mattie?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) A nightclub.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A brothel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What element does the narrator name when stating what Delia brought to her marriage?

2. What action does Isis take when a member of her family catches her dancing at the carnival?

3. What is NOT named among the ways in which Joe behaves in the months after Missie May's infidelity?

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

5. In what kind of object does Sykes usually keep the snake he brings home in "Sweat"?

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