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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Drenched in Light," "Spunk," "Magnolia Flower," "Black Death," and "The Bone of Contention".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the woman whom Beau impregnates in the story entitled "Black Death"?
(a) Sadie.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Docia.
(d) Karen.

3. Stella and Sam get married in which month of the year?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) September.
(d) November.

4. John agrees to help save what type of structure in the face of an approaching storm?
(a) A water tower.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A bus depot.
(d) A train platform.

5. What is NOT something Sam loses each night when he stays out gambling?
(a) Self-respect.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Stella's love.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many of the stories in the collection have never before been presented to a modern audience?

3. Which character ultimately decides to allow John's body to float down the river once it is obvious that he is dead?

4. In what setting does the story entitled "Spunk" take place?

5. Which type of wood is NOT mentioned when Isis watches her grandmother gathering a collection of switches?

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