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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. Sykes is adamant that he does not want Delia to work for what kinds of people?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Old.
(d) Young.

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

3. What euphemistic title does Hurston give to New York City in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?
(a) Gotham.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Gomorrah.
(d) Sodom.

4. 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?
(a) Buying milk.
(b) Buying butter.
(c) Buying nightcrawlers.
(d) Waiting for the mail.

5. From which city in Florida does Pinkie hail, as described in the story entitled "Muttsy"?
(a) Sanford.
(b) Orlando.
(c) Eatonville.
(d) Pensacola.

Short Answer Questions

1. The overwrought expression of which emotion causes Bentley's death, according to the narrator?

2. What is the name of the main character featured in the story entitled "Book of Harlem"?

3. In what receptacle does Sykes hide a snake in hopes of killing Delia in the story entitled "Sweat"?

4. In what type of vehicle is Isis nearly transported safely past her family's home?

5. Which character's actions ultimately draw Muttsy back to the rolling of dice?

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