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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character is the mayor of Eatonville, Florida?
(a) Sykes Jones.
(b) Walter Thomas.
(c) Joe Clarke.
(d) Elijah Mosely.

3. What is the last name of the protagonist featured in the story entitled "The Back Room"?
(a) Lewis.
(b) Barkman.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Mosely.

4. In what demonstration of affection do Artie and Vangie engage at the end of the story "Under the Bridge" when they think Luke is asleep?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A blowing of kisses.
(c) A hand-clasping.
(d) A hug.

5. What is the name of the main character featured in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?
(a) Mandolin.
(b) Sykes.
(c) Django.
(d) Docia.

6. In what way is Artie related to Luke in the story entitled "Under the Bridge"?
(a) Artie is Luke's son.
(b) Artie is Luke's brother.
(c) Artie is Luke's father.
(d) Artie is Luke's cousin.

7. What is the first name of the storyteller featured in the story entitled "'Possum or Pig"?
(a) John.
(b) Julian.
(c) Bill.
(d) Docia.

8. Which character's actions ultimately draw Muttsy back to the rolling of dice?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Pinkie.
(c) Bluefront.
(d) Ma Turner.

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

10. In what kind of object does Sykes usually keep the snake he brings home in "Sweat"?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A bucket.
(c) A cage.
(d) A soap box.

11. What crop does the divorced husband plan to earn money harvesting once he gets back to his home state?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Corn.

12. With which object does the femme fatale at the center of the story "Monkey Junk" become enamored?
(a) A ring.
(b) A house.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A checkbook.

13. What element does Jazzobo successfully utilize in order to attract women in the story "The Book of Harlem"?
(a) Fame.
(b) Money.
(c) Sex.
(d) Flattery.

14. The narrator states that things in Eatonville were very simple "in the good old days before" (172) which historical event?
(a) Jim Crow laws.
(b) World War I.
(c) The drought.
(d) Prohibition.

15. To which state does the husband in "Monkey Junk" return at the end of the story?
(a) New York.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Georgia.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What euphemistic title does Hurston give to New York City in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?

2. For how many weeks did Artie sulk "in silence" (152) when Luke first got married?

3. Jazzbo refers to the local woman recommended by his father as "a drink of" what type of "water" (191)?

4. Which group of people is NOT mentioned among those who swoon when entering the presence of Mandolin once he undergoes a dramatic change?

5. How many numbered entries are contained within the story entitled "The Eatonville Anthology"?

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