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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Muttsy," "Sweat," "Under the Bridge," and "'Possum or Pig?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that no one in John's community had ever traveled farther than which city?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Jacksonville.
(c) Tupelo.
(d) Arlington.

2. Which character rails against John's announcement that he intends to join the Navy?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Matty.
(c) Alfred.
(d) Stella.

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

4. Sam does NOT decide to acquire which item when he becomes determined to win Stella's favor?
(a) A haircut.
(b) A shave.
(c) A car.
(d) A new suit.

5. What gesture does Isis make that serves to "heap kindling on" her grandmother's "already burning ire" (75)?
(a) A smile.
(b) A smirk.
(c) An eye-roll.
(d) A shrug.

Short Answer Questions

1. An accident with which object brings an end to Spunk's life?

2. In the story entitled "Sweat," what does Delia Jones do for a living?

3. What is the last name of the storyteller featured at the center of the story called "'Possum or Pig"?

4. At the start of the story "John Redding Goes to Sea," for how many years have Matty and Alfred been married?

5. Which character's actions ultimately draw Muttsy back to the rolling of dice?

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