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

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

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

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

5. Jazzbo refers to the local woman recommended by his father as "a drink of" what type of "water" (191)?
(a) Muddy.
(b) Boiled.
(c) Contaminated.
(d) Fresh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of establishment does Ma Turner run?

2. The narrator states that what part of Delia has paid for everything she has?

3. From what cause does Sykes ultimately die in the story entitled "Sweat"?

4. "Monkey Junk" contains language and phrases associated with what text?

5. Jazzbo's father expresses dismay at his son's desire to seek a wife in which location?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sykes meet his demise at the end of the story entitled "Sweat"?

2. How many entries are included in "The Eatonville Anthology" and in what form is the story presented?

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

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

5. In what way is foreshadowing associated with the portrait featured in the story "The Back Room"?

6. What aspect of the ending of the story "Muttsy" does not bode well for Pinkie's future happiness?

7. Which object within the story "The Back Room" serves as a symbol of fading youth and beauty?

8. Who is Daisy Taylor?

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

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

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