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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24 "Calling Jesus".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men in Fern's city feel about her after the narrator begins to pay her attention?
(a) They want to run her out of town.
(b) They want to marry her.
(c) They want to protect her.
(d) They want to possess her.

2. What religion do those being converted now belong to in "Conversion"?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Paganism.

3. What is the hair of the woman described compared to in "Portrait in Georgia"?
(a) Maggots.
(b) A snake.
(c) A dog's tail.
(d) A lyncher's rope.

4. What event has just happened preceding the descriptions in "Seventh Street"?
(a) Civil Rights Movement.
(b) Abolition of slavery.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

5. Which alcohol does the African god drink in "Conversion"?
(a) Beer.
(b) Rum.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Avey's profession?

2. Where would the drone bee optimally be if he were not in the beehive?

3. What does the author visually contrast with the whitewashed streets of Washington in "Seventh Street"?

4. The pine needles are so quiet in "Nullo" that which animal does not even hear their falling?

5. What is Tom's reaction when men mention Louisa and Bob?

(see the answer key)

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