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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Country in the Woman," "The Gilded Six-Bits," "She Rock," and "The Fire and the Cloud".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boy at the center of the story "A Bit of Harlem" tells the young woman that he will come back on which holiday?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Easter.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Christmas Day.

2. Which character ultimately decides to allow John's body to float down the river once it is obvious that he is dead?
(a) Matty.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Stella.

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

4. Which group holds a carnival attended by Isis in the story "Drenched in Light"?
(a) The Moose.
(b) The Odd Fellows.
(c) The Sons of Norway.
(d) The Elks.

5. John agrees to help save what type of structure in the face of an approaching storm?
(a) A water tower.
(b) A train platform.
(c) A bus depot.
(d) A bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Stella asks Jim for a job, she says she had arrived the previous day from which state?

2. Sam does NOT decide to acquire which item when he becomes determined to win Stella's favor?

3. An accident with which object brings an end to Spunk's life?

4. Which character promises to secure a steady job for Pinkie when she expresses the desire to get one?

5. Which character is the mayor of Eatonville, Florida?

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