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

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

3. Which object in the story entitled "The Back Room" serves as a symbol of youth and beauty?
(a) A plant.
(b) A portrait.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A pinnafore.

4. John agrees to help save what type of structure in the face of an approaching storm?
(a) A water tower.
(b) A bus depot.
(c) A train platform.
(d) A bridge.

5. The scene in "Sweat" that first depicts the group of men on the porch of Joe Clarke's store takes place in which month?
(a) November.
(b) May.
(c) August.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of Pinkie, the new arrival to Ma Turner's establishment featured in "Muttsy"?

2. With what object does Sykes scare his wife Delia in the opening passages of the story entitled "Sweat"?

3. What element does Jazzobo successfully utilize in order to attract women in the story "The Book of Harlem"?

4. Who orders Isis to get down from the gate post and rake the yard?

5. Where does Delia hide when she flees from the snake she encounters in the house in "Sweat"?

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