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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Sojourner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Bitsy's good friend six months ago?
(a) He died from cancer.
(b) He got divorced.
(c) His legs were trampled by a horse.
(d) He was in a car accident.

2. As the story opens, John Ferris is in a hotel room in what city?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) New York City.
(c) Miami.
(d) Chicago.

3. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?
(a) Cocoa butter.
(b) Butter.
(c) Hog lard.
(d) Baby oil.

4. In what month does the fight between Amelia and Marvin occur?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) April.
(d) February.

5. With what is Marvin associated in the story?
(a) Money.
(b) Weather.
(c) Religion.
(d) Agriculture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Marvin and Lymon do together?

2. Who accidentally gets the plate of poisoned food when Amelia tries to poison Marvin?

3. The boxing match between Amelia and Marvin transitions into __________________.

4. Why can Bitsy not partake in the sumptuous meal?

5. What rude name does Marvin call Cousin Lymon?

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