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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what object does Sykes scare his wife Delia in the opening passages of the story entitled "Sweat"?
(a) A bullwhip.
(b) A spider.
(c) A sock.
(d) A knife.

2. What is the last name of the storyteller featured at the center of the story called "'Possum or Pig"?
(a) Horner.
(b) Lester.
(c) Clarke.
(d) Jones.

3. In what location does the ending the story "The Back Room" take place, when the men in Lilya's life have all gone away?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The beach.
(c) Lilya's back room.
(d) The general store.

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

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) May.
(b) July.
(c) August.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In what way is Artie related to Luke in the story entitled "Under the Bridge"?

4. Which object in the story entitled "The Back Room" serves as a symbol of youth and beauty?

5. What is the first name of the storyteller featured in the story entitled "'Possum or Pig"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What aspect of Joe Clarke's personal life is discussed only in the story entitled "The Eatonville Anthology"?

2. What is the symbolism of the moment when Delia picks up an iron skillet in the story "Sweat"?

3. For what reason does Hurston use a Biblical allusion to rename New York City in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?

4. The story entitled "Book of Harlem," not to be confused with the story "The Book of Harlem," focuses on what kind of journey?

5. What sort of reaction do females of all ages have to Mandolin once he reaches New York City?

6. Who is Bertha and who pays her rent at Ma Turner's boarding house?

7. The story "Monkey Junk" utilizes diction and language associated with which text?

8. Who is Ma Turner, according to the story entitled "Muttsy" and other stories?

9. From what location does Pinkie hail and why is this fact significant?

10. Who is Daisy Taylor?

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