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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters II-IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which coast of Africa were the barracoons of Whydah located?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

2. The first time Hurston visits Cudjo within Chapter II, what do they end up doing instead of Cudjo telling Hurston about himself?
(a) Cudjo asks Hurston to help him repair a rip in his blanket.
(b) Cudjo gives Hurston a tour of his gardens.
(c) Cudjo makes a pot of stew and they eat.
(d) Hurston asks Cudjo to tell her instead about his children.

3. There is a large tree in Cudjo's yard that bears what type of fruit?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Pears.
(d) Mangoes.

4. What gift does Hurston give to Cudjo during the visit when Cudjo tells her about his father?
(a) A mother-of-pearl comb.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A can of mosquito repellent.
(d) A ham.

5. From what type of implement does Cudjo always drink his well water?
(a) A china saucer.
(b) A tightly-woven basket.
(c) A homemade tin cup.
(d) A tall glass.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does Hurston arrive at Cudjo's house at the start of Chapter II?

2. How many meals per day does a young woman eat when residing in a fat-house?

3. By whom is the Introduction to Barracoon written?

4. Hurston describes Cudjo as hustling his great-granddaughters off to play by using what type of "abuse" (25)?

5. Whom does Cudjo name as having decided murder cases within his former community in Africa?

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