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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which object does the femme fatale at the center of the story "Monkey Junk" become enamored?
(a) A checkbook.
(b) A house.
(c) A ring.
(d) A necklace.

2. Which character is the mayor of Eatonville, Florida?
(a) Walter Thomas.
(b) Sykes Jones.
(c) Elijah Mosely.
(d) Joe Clarke.

3. 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 radio.
(c) A train.
(d) A plane.

4. In the story entitled "Under the Bridge," Luke is 58, while his new wife Vangie is how old?
(a) 19.
(b) 27.
(c) 36.
(d) 48.

5. In what receptacle does Sykes hide a snake in hopes of killing Delia in the story entitled "Sweat"?
(a) A hamper.
(b) A washtub.
(c) A trash can.
(d) A bucket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many numbered entries are contained within the story entitled "The Eatonville Anthology"?

2. In the sixth section of the story entitled "The Eatonville Anthology," Daisy Taylor is defined as the town what?

3. The narrator states that what part of Delia has paid for everything she has?

4. How old is the character named Artie in the story called "Under the Bridge"?

5. From what cause does Sykes ultimately die in the story entitled "Sweat"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about the act Muttsy takes in order to express his intention to marry Pinkie?

2. Who is Panic?

3. What is the significance of the title Hurston gave to the story called "Sweat"?

4. How many entries are included in "The Eatonville Anthology" and in what form is the story presented?

5. How does Sykes meet his demise at the end of the story entitled "Sweat"?

6. From what location does Pinkie hail and why is this fact significant?

7. Who is Ma Turner, according to the story entitled "Muttsy" and other stories?

8. Who is the protagonist of the story "The Book of Harlem" and what qualities does he exhibit?

9. What aspect of Joe Clarke's personal life is discussed only in the story entitled "The Eatonville Anthology"?

10. The story "Monkey Junk" utilizes diction and language associated with which text?

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