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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Eatonville Anthology," "Book of Harlem," "The Book of Harlem," "The Back Room," and "Monkey Junk".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which object does the femme fatale at the center of the story "Monkey Junk" become enamored?
(a) A checkbook.
(b) A ring.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A house.

2. In what type of vehicle is Isis nearly transported safely past her family's home?
(a) A tractor.
(b) A truck.
(c) A car.
(d) A taxi.

3. For how many years has Delia been working long hours in her current position?
(a) 3.
(b) 24.
(c) 15.
(d) 9.

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

5. To whom does Muttsy declare his singular devotion in the story named after him?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Clara.
(c) Bertha.
(d) Pinkie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of dwelling does Bertha live?

2. What type of tree do John and Magnolia Flower visit out of nostalgia at the end of "Magnolia Flower"?

3. As depicted in "The Bone of Contention," men living in Eatonville gather at Joe Clarke's store to socialize, though they use what errand as an excuse?

4. The local conjure man depicted in "Black Death" lives next to what kind of body of water called Blue Sink?

5. Of what cause did Beau officially die, though it is implied that the local conjure man had a hand in it?

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