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

2. With which married man was Daisy's "most prolonged and serious" (174) affair?
(a) Crooms.
(b) Joe Clarke.
(c) Joe Kanty.
(d) Sykes.

3. With which word meaning 'amen' does Hurston end the story entitled "MonkeyJunk"?
(a) Huzzah.
(b) Hosannah.
(c) Hallelujah.
(d) Selah.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The residents of Eatonville make fun of Old Man Anderson because he has never laid eyes on what type of object?

3. The final scene of the story "Under the Bridge" features Artie, Luke, and Vangie in what location?

4. What action is Pinkie taking when Muttsy slips a diamond ring on her finger?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way does Hurston elicit compassion for Daisy Taylor's plight in the story called "The Eatonville Anthology"?

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

4. What is the significance of the title Hurston gave to the story called "Sweat"?

5. Who is Daisy Taylor?

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

7. What is Hurston's message regarding the phenomenon of May-December marriages in the story entitled "Under the Bridge"?

8. Who offers to secure a job for Pinkie, and what is the outcome of that offer?

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

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

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