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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. When Sam asks Stella if she can get off work to go somewhere with him, to what location does he invite her?
(a) To the ice cream parlor.
(b) To the movies.
(c) To the park.
(d) To the fair.

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

3. In the story entitled "The Conversion of Sam," what type of establishment does Jim own with his wife Mattie?
(a) A brothel.
(b) A nightclub.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A restaurant.

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

5. How old is John at the beginning of the story entitled "John Redding Goes to Sea"?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the family disapproves of John's desire to travel?

2. From which city in Florida does Pinkie hail, as described in the story entitled "Muttsy"?

3. The road that passes in front of Isis's house stretches north toward Sanford, Florida and south toward which city?

4. In which season does the mother of Beau's lover confront him about the child he has conceived with her daughter?

5. What kind of a pet does Sam have in the story "The Conversion of Sam"?

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