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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII-X.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Dahomey soldiers tell Cudjo that they cannot listen to his cries since they have only been sent to perform what task for the King of Dahomey?
(a) Help richer men than he.
(b) Hunt slaves to sell.
(c) Gather intelligence in preparation for warfare.
(d) Murder the citizens of Cudjo's community.

3. Cudjo's king tells the King of Dahomey that he cannot give the King of Dahomey which objects, since they actually belong to the people?
(a) Coins.
(b) Crops.
(c) Property rights.
(d) Laws.

4. Hearing what word often brings tears to Cudjo's eyes within the interviews?
(a) Slave.
(b) Mother.
(c) Son.
(d) Africa.

5. What item do Cudjo and his male friends tell the women that they must eschew in order to save up money?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Opium.
(c) Big houses.
(d) Fine clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom is the Introduction to Barracoon written?

2. For how many days was Cudjo forced to stay in the place where his people's body parts were being displayed as signs of the King of Dahomey's victory?

3. What gift does Hurston give to Cudjo during the visit when Cudjo tells her about his father?

4. What gift does Hurston bring to Cudjo the day he takes her on a tour of his gardens?

5. Cudjo reports that on his first day as a slave of the Dahomey, he could not take what action because he missed home too much?

(see the answer key)

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