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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. Why did the man in Chapter 2 know he was not meant to be a preacher?
(a) He didn't hear his voice in the well.
(b) He did land on the other side of the log.
(c) He ate two chickens instead of four.
(d) He slept through church.

2. What does the younger brother at the end of the story in Chapter 2 do for a living?
(a) Preaches.
(b) Rides in the rodeo.
(c) Cooks.
(d) Plows fields.

3. Who is Babe Hill?
(a) A woman who murdered her husband.
(b) The mayor.
(c) A baseball player.
(d) A teacher.

4. What dong does Hurston sing at the Pine Mill?
(a) "James Smith."
(b) "John Henry."
(c) "Dear John."
(d) "Old Sam."

5. How many times is Hurston "sold" at the "toe party"?
(a) Never.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Five times.
(d) One time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the townspeople think about the author's choice of towns?

2. When does Hurston travel to Pine Mill?

3. In Chapter 2, what is the occupation of the older brother in the story?

4. In Chapter 4, where does Hurston initially plan to follow the men to work?

5. Who is the first person to introduce himself to Hurston?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story Hurston hears about the Johnstown flood?

2. Where does Hurston arrive at the start of the book, and what is her purpose for traveling there?

3. What example does Hurston use to describe justice in Chapter 4, and what is Hurston's opinion about justice?

4. Explain the story of the two brothers who started churches in Chapter 2. What is message of this story?

5. Describe one of the stories Hurston hears in Chapter 4 about mean bosses.

6. Explain what a "toe dance" is and Hurston's experience at the "toe dance."

7. How does Hurston win acceptance at the Pine Mill?

8. Describe one of the stories Hurston hears in Chapter 4 that describes ugliness.

9. Why is it significant that a woman listens to the devil's advice in Mathilda Mosley's story?

10. Why does Charlie Jones claim that congregations split into different churches?

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