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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XI and XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cudjo, it had been the custom for wives of a deceased husband to take what action immediately upon the man's death?
(a) Whitewash their homes.
(b) Give all of their money to the king.
(c) Shave their heads.
(d) Pack to move to fat-houses.

2. What kind of beverage was drunk by the mourners of Cudjo's grandfather?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Palm wine.
(c) Darjeeling tea.
(d) Rum.

3. How many men arrive from Dahomey and ask Cudjo to speak with Cudjo's king?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What does Cudjo name as his first inclination regarding the likely reason for the chief's decision to summon boys over the age of 14?
(a) He thought the boys would be put into the army.
(b) He thought the boys would be sold as slaves.
(c) He thought the boys would begin to be taxed.
(d) He thought the boys would have marriages arranged for them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The King of Dahomey at the time of Cudjo's capture had what name?

2. What element does Hurston insist Cudjo has no fear of?

3. What is NOT an element included within the Appendix of Barracoon?

4. In what location does Cudjo ask Hurston to have his picture taken?

5. What objects are required to be brought to the king once a leopard has been killed, according to Cudjo?

(see the answer key)

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