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

2. Cudjo states that if a person were found guilty of murder in his former community in Africa, then what consequence would have been levied upon that person?
(a) The murderer would be bound to the dead body of the person he had murdered and would be left there for dead.
(b) The murderer would have had to pay a very heavy fine.
(c) The murderer would be thrown into prison for many years.
(d) The murderer would be executed by the remaining family members of the murder victim.

3. The King of Dahomey at the time of Cudjo's capture had what name?
(a) King Whydah.
(b) King Ghezo.
(c) King Abad.
(d) King Olaudah.

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

5. The well from which Cudjo draws his water at his Alabama home lies between two rows of what type of crop?
(a) Carrots.
(b) Pole-beans.
(c) Leeks.
(d) Potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where had Cudjo slept during his time as a slave belonging to the Meahers?

3. Cudjo receives what object as a sign that he is on the path to manhood?

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

5. What sign does Hurston name as indicating that Cudjo is somewhere close by his house?

(see the answer key)

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