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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. The residents of Eatonville make fun of Old Man Anderson because he has never laid eyes on what type of object?
(a) A brassiere.
(b) A plane.
(c) A train.
(d) A radio.

2. What is the name of the main character featured in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?
(a) Docia.
(b) Django.
(c) Sykes.
(d) Mandolin.

3. In what way is Artie related to Luke in the story entitled "Under the Bridge"?
(a) Artie is Luke's brother.
(b) Artie is Luke's father.
(c) Artie is Luke's cousin.
(d) Artie is Luke's son.

4. What adjective does Isis's grandmother apply to Isis while warning her to stop sitting atop the gate post?
(a) Adult.
(b) Old.
(c) Womanish.
(d) Tomboyish.

5. For how many weeks did Artie sulk "in silence" (152) when Luke first got married?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group holds a carnival attended by Isis in the story "Drenched in Light"?

2. Which character openly cavorts in the street with a married woman at the beginning of the story "Spunk"?

3. What text is used to condemn the actions of the man who used violence to steal a turkey in "The Bone of Contention"?

4. What euphemistic title does Hurston give to New York City in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?

5. Who arrives at the carnival and brings an end to the dance Isis is performing for the crowd?

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