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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. The boy at the center of the story "A Bit of Harlem" tells the young woman that he will come back on which holiday?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) Christmas Eve.

2. In what way is Alfred related to John?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Father.

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

4. What action does Isis take when a member of her family catches her dancing at the carnival?
(a) She throws herself into the river.
(b) She runs into the woods.
(c) She throws herself into her family member's arms.
(d) She enters the log-rolling competition.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which type of problematic behavior does the white woman at the end of "Drenched in Light" engage?

3. When Stella asks Jim for a job, she says she had arrived the previous day from which state?

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

5. Which character teases Joe about his philandering wife before being chastised by other men in the story "Spunk"?

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