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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Cudjo hold within the Old Landmark Baptist Church?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Sexton.
(c) Reverend.
(d) Priest.

2. Cudjo tells Hurston that he remembers everything that has ever happened to him since he had been a youth of what age?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. Whom does Cudjo name as the agent responsible for finding a man wives to add to his family?
(a) The man's first wife.
(b) A matchmaker.
(c) The man himself.
(d) The man's mother.

4. Chapter II's title refers to the arrival of what person in Cudjo's life?
(a) The queen.
(b) The duke.
(c) The prince.
(d) The king.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fully biologically-related younger siblings had Cudjo had?

2. There is a large tree in Cudjo's yard that bears what type of fruit?

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

4. The text states that the Dahoman year was split into two parts that included what two elements?

5. Hearing what word often brings tears to Cudjo's eyes within the interviews?

(see the answer key)

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