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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Drenched in Light," "Spunk," "Magnolia Flower," "Black Death," and "The Bone of Contention".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of the family featured in "Drenched in Light" always does the dishes?
(a) Papa.
(b) Joel.
(c) Isis.
(d) Grandma.

2. In what way is Alfred related to John?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Father.

3. The road that passes in front of Isis's house stretches north toward Sanford, Florida and south toward which city?
(a) Jacksonville.
(b) Orlando.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Miami.

4. What action does Isis take when a member of her family catches her dancing at the carnival?
(a) She throws herself into her family member's arms.
(b) She throws herself into the river.
(c) She runs into the woods.
(d) She enters the log-rolling competition.

5. What object belonging to her grandmother does Isis use as a festive outfit for dancing at the carnival?
(a) A rug.
(b) A towel.
(c) A tablecloth.
(d) A curtain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action do Isis and her brother Joel plan to do to their maternal grandmother before she wakes up and stops them?

2. Before the discovery of a number of stories focused on urban environments, how many such stories by Zora Neale Hurston were previously thought to exist?

3. Stella is badly injured during an encounter with what type of vehicle?

4. Bentley treats everyone in his life abominably with the exception of which character?

5. In the story entitled "The Conversion of Sam," what type of establishment does Jim own with his wife Mattie?

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