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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many fully biologically-related older siblings had Cudjo had?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. 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 begin to be taxed.
(b) He thought the boys would be sold as slaves.
(c) He thought the boys would be put into the army.
(d) He thought the boys would have marriages arranged for them.

3. After Cudjo finishes telling Hurston about his people's body parts being displayed by the King of Dahomey, she describes his face as what type of mask?
(a) An opaque mask.
(b) A mask of stone.
(c) A transparent mask.
(d) A horror mask.

4. On what date did Cudjo's train accident occur?
(a) February 19, 1879.
(b) April 4, 1879.
(c) March 12, 1902.
(d) November 16, 1896.

5. For what reason does Cudjo say some of the other slaves on the Meaher plantation had made fun of him and his fellow Africans?
(a) For their African customs and speech.
(b) For their dark skin.
(c) For their peacock feathers.
(d) For their earrings.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hurston offers to help Cudjo, he says that he wants her to take him to what location?

2. The first time Hurston visits Cudjo within Chapter II, what do they end up doing instead of Cudjo telling Hurston about himself?

3. How many plantations had the Meaher family owned together?

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

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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