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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. In the story entitled "The Conversion of Sam," what type of establishment does Jim own with his wife Mattie?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) A nightclub.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A restaurant.

2. In what demonstration of affection do Artie and Vangie engage at the end of the story "Under the Bridge" when they think Luke is asleep?
(a) A blowing of kisses.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A hug.
(d) A hand-clasping.

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

4. In what location does the ending the story "The Back Room" take place, when the men in Lilya's life have all gone away?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The beach.
(c) The general store.
(d) Lilya's back room.

5. Who is Mr. Bronner, in relation to Sam within the story "The Conversion of Sam"?
(a) His teacher.
(b) His boss.
(c) His godfather.
(d) His tutor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the protagonist featured in the story entitled "The Back Room"?

2. Which type of wood is NOT mentioned when Isis watches her grandmother gathering a collection of switches?

3. In which season does the story entitled "Sweat" begin?

4. What element does the narrator name when stating what Delia brought to her marriage?

5. Which character in "Black Death" is identified as the local "conjure man" (101)?

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