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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, "John Redding Goes to Sea," "The Conversion of Sam," and "A Bit of Harlem".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Mr. Bronner, in relation to Sam within the story "The Conversion of Sam"?
(a) His godfather.
(b) His boss.
(c) His teacher.
(d) His tutor.

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

4. By what percentage does Jim and Mattie's business grow after Stella becomes their employee?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 25.
(d) 75.

5. Which member of the family disapproves of John's desire to travel?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His mother.
(c) His older brother.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that no one in John's community had ever traveled farther than which city?

2. What sort of the malady does the boy at the center of the story "A Bit of Harlem" have?

3. What is NOT something Sam loses each night when he stays out gambling?

4. Which unpaid bill leads Mr. Bronner to fire Sam?

5. Which character rails against John's announcement that he intends to join the Navy?

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