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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. Whom did Zora decide she wanted to marry when she grew up?
(a) President Collier.
(b) Teddy.
(c) A man like Joe Clark.
(d) Her work.

2. When Zora was almost fired, who stood up for her?
(a) The other boss.
(b) Her family.
(c) The children.
(d) A neighbor.

3. What was Zora's time working lacking?
(a) Opportunity for study.
(b) Family.
(c) Money.
(d) Free time.

4. When returning to school, Zora felt at times secure or she felt________.
(a) Rebellious.
(b) Trepidation.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Discontent.

5. How did Zora's mother know the white man who comes to her?
(a) He was a community member.
(b) He'd delivered her other children.
(c) He was a close friend.
(d) He was their landlord.

Short Answer Questions

1. At her first job, Zora was trained to do what?

2. Whom does Zora cite on the subject of forgiveness?

3. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?

4. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.

5. How did Zora's mother's family feel about the engagement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sparked the development of Eatonville?

2. What was the unique racial make-up of Eatonville?

3. What was the difference between how men and women were gossiped about in Eatonville?

4. Why did Zora's mother agree to marry John Hurston?

5. Why wouldn't Zora return to her brother and his wife?

6. Why was Zora a good nanny to the children at her new job?

7. In Eatonville, what was the expected protocol for handling a dispute? How did the townspeople respond if people deviated from this standard?

8. Why was it difficult for Zora to find work when leaving home?

9. Were there dual sides to Zora's personality? Are these positive or negative? Why?

10. Why did Zora have a good relationship with white people?

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