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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. What street does Sam begin to frequent once he falls back into a pattern of compulsive gambling?
(a) Elm.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Poplar.
(d) Rigid.

2. What euphemistic title does Hurston give to New York City in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?
(a) Gotham.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Gomorrah.
(d) Sodom.

3. In which season does John marry Stella?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

4. Which character rails against John's announcement that he intends to join the Navy?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Matty.
(d) Stella.

5. What type of creature is Tippy, the animal depicted in the story "The Eatonville Anthology"?
(a) A cat.
(b) A fish.
(c) A mule.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What objects does John like to place in the water near his home in order to pretend he is following them?

2. How many of the stories in the collection have never before been presented to a modern audience?

3. Who is Mr. Bronner, in relation to Sam within the story "The Conversion of Sam"?

4. Whose favorite place to flirt with married men is the porch outside Joe Clarke's general store?

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

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