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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V-VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the penalty for killing a leopard and failing to bring the king its required body parts, according to Cudjo?
(a) 5 years in prison.
(b) A hefty fine.
(c) Death.
(d) The loss of a wife.

2. Cudjo describes himself as being how old when his grandfather had died?
(a) A little boy.
(b) A baby.
(c) A teenager.
(d) A grown man.

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

4. On what date does Cudjo say he was freed from slavery?
(a) January 30, 1867.
(b) April 12, 1865.
(c) November 16, 1879.
(d) February 19, 1863.

5. What action does Cudjo report taking the entire first night of his captivity?
(a) Plotting.
(b) Crying.
(c) Singing.
(d) Humming.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days pass between Cudjo telling Hurston about his grandfather's death and her next visit to his home?

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

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

4. Cudjo describes seeing what body parts of his community members being displayed as signs of the King of Dahomey's victory?

5. What position does Cudjo hold within the Old Landmark Baptist Church?

(see the answer key)

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