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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII-X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position had the citizens of Africa Town awarded to Cudjo once he could no longer work due to the train accident?
(a) Sexton of the church.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) Steward.
(d) Mayor.

2. What type of fruit does Hurston bring to Cudjo at the start of Chapter II?
(a) Pears.
(b) Plums.
(c) Apples.
(d) Peaches.

3. What present did the chief at the first town give to the King of Dahomey in order to stave off a raid?
(a) Pigs and corn.
(b) Bananas and mangoes.
(c) Wheat and pheasants.
(d) Yams and corn.

4. How many fully biologically-related younger siblings had Cudjo had?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. How many children does Cudjo report having had with his wife Seely?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. For one year after a woman's husband dies, she is forbidden to take what action?

2. What does Cudjo say had been his father's name?

3. What is NOT an insult Cudjo names as being one thrown at his children by black people born in America?

4. The first time Hurston visits Cudjo within Chapter II, what do they end up doing instead of Cudjo telling Hurston about himself?

5. Free George tells Cudjo and his friends that they ought to take what action?

(see the answer key)

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