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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Eatonville Anthology," "Book of Harlem," "The Book of Harlem," "The Back Room," and "Monkey Junk".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the last name of Pinkie, the new arrival to Ma Turner's establishment featured in "Muttsy"?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Kanty.
(c) Mosely.
(d) Jones.

3. In what location does the couple featured in "Monkey Junk" appear together before they part forever?
(a) The voting booth.
(b) Divorce court.
(c) The general store.
(d) The hospital.

4. The jawbone of what type of animal figures into the storyline of "The Bone of Contention"?
(a) A mule.
(b) A horse.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A dog.

5. With which word meaning 'amen' does Hurston end the story entitled "MonkeyJunk"?
(a) Hallelujah.
(b) Huzzah.
(c) Hosannah.
(d) Selah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the protagonist featured in the story entitled "The Back Room"?

2. After the femme fatale in "Monkey Junk" falls for a man based on his possession of a particular object, what does he do?

3. What gesture does Isis make that serves to "heap kindling on" her grandmother's "already burning ire" (75)?

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

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

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