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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. Sykes is adamant that he does not want Delia to work for what kinds of people?
(a) Black.
(b) Young.
(c) White.
(d) Old.

2. What is NOT something Sam loses each night when he stays out gambling?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Self-respect.
(c) Money.
(d) Stella's love.

3. To whom does Muttsy declare his singular devotion in the story named after him?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Clara.
(c) Pinkie.
(d) Bertha.

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

5. What object belonging to her grandmother does Isis use as a festive outfit for dancing at the carnival?
(a) A towel.
(b) A curtain.
(c) A tablecloth.
(d) A rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Jazzbo play within the narrative of the story "The Book of Harlem"?

2. The narrator states that which two characters have been on their own since Artie was nine years old?

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

4. In what location does the story entitled "Muttsy" take place?

5. The final scene of the story "Under the Bridge" features Artie, Luke, and Vangie in what location?

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