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

2. Stella is badly injured during an encounter with what type of vehicle?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) A car.
(c) A carriage.
(d) A bicycle.

3. Which character rails against John's announcement that he intends to join the Navy?
(a) Stella.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Matty.

4. Which character ultimately decides to allow John's body to float down the river once it is obvious that he is dead?
(a) Matty.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Stella.

5. Which unpaid bill leads Mr. Bronner to fire Sam?
(a) Milk delivery.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Water.
(d) Rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is John at the beginning of the story entitled "John Redding Goes to Sea"?

2. How old is Sam when he falls back into his addiction to gambling?

3. What does the final line of the story "The Conversion of Sam" reveal?

4. Stella and Sam get married in which month of the year?

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

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