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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. Which group holds a carnival attended by Isis in the story "Drenched in Light"?
(a) The Sons of Norway.
(b) The Odd Fellows.
(c) The Moose.
(d) The Elks.

2. 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) Christmas Eve.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Easter.

3. Of what cause did Beau officially die, though it is implied that the local conjure man had a hand in it?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart failure.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Asphyxiation.

4. Who is Mr. Bronner, in relation to Sam within the story "The Conversion of Sam"?
(a) His teacher.
(b) His boss.
(c) His godfather.
(d) His tutor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of vehicle is Isis nearly transported safely past her family's home?

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

3. What object belonging to her grandmother does Isis use as a festive outfit for dancing at the carnival?

4. What type of tree do John and Magnolia Flower visit out of nostalgia at the end of "Magnolia Flower"?

5. Which member of the family featured in "Drenched in Light" always does the dishes?

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