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

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

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

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

5. What objects does John like to place in the water near his home in order to pretend he is following them?
(a) Twigs.
(b) Crickets.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Paper boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in "Black Death" is identified as the local "conjure man" (101)?

2. When John begs for the chance to travel for a number of years, how many years does he mention?

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

4. The jawbone of what type of animal figures into the storyline of "The Bone of Contention"?

5. The narrator reveals that the people in Sam's community view him as a what?

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