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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. What term does the narrator of "Black Death" apply to white people?
(a) Oppressors.
(b) Allies.
(c) Materialists.
(d) Nihilists.

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

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

4. Just before Spunk dies, he blames which character for causing his death?
(a) Joe Clarke.
(b) Lena.
(c) Elijah.
(d) Joe Kanty.

5. In what type of vehicle is Isis nearly transported safely past her family's home?
(a) A truck.
(b) A taxi.
(c) A tractor.
(d) A car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of Isis, the protagonist of the story "Drenched in Light"?

2. Who orders Isis to get down from the gate post and rake the yard?

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

4. What is the last name of the man named Beau who mistreats his woman in the story called "Black Death"?

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

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