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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. In what receptacle does Sykes hide a snake in hopes of killing Delia in the story entitled "Sweat"?
(a) A washtub.
(b) A trash can.
(c) A hamper.
(d) A bucket.

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

3. Who arrives at the carnival and brings an end to the dance Isis is performing for the crowd?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Mama.
(c) Joel.
(d) Papa.

4. The narrator states that which two characters have been on their own since Artie was nine years old?
(a) Artie and John.
(b) Artie and Joe.
(c) Artie and Elijah.
(d) Artie and Luke.

5. As depicted in "The Bone of Contention," men living in Eatonville gather at Joe Clarke's store to socialize, though they use what errand as an excuse?
(a) Waiting for the mail.
(b) Buying butter.
(c) Buying milk.
(d) Buying nightcrawlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The jawbone of what type of animal figures into the storyline of "The Bone of Contention"?

2. The narrator states that no one in John's community had ever traveled farther than which city?

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

4. In what type of dwelling does Bertha live?

5. Bentley treats everyone in his life abominably with the exception of which character?

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