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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Gather intelligence in preparation for warfare.
(c) Murder the citizens of Cudjo's community.
(d) Hunt slaves to sell.

2. Cudjo and Seely form an unofficial marriage with one another how long after they agree to wed?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 months.

3. 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 peacock feathers.
(b) For their African customs and speech.
(c) For their dark skin.
(d) For their earrings.

4. How many children does Cudjo report having had with his wife Seely?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

5. Upon leaving Cudjo at the end of Chapter I, Hurston describes him as having his "bare feet exposed" (23) to a cloud composed of what types of insects?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Gnats.
(c) Horseflies.
(d) Cicadas.

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. What is Cudjo's first-born son's American name?

4. When Cudjo and his friends decide to return to Africa, how do they plan to get there?

5. What is the name of Cudjo's king?

(see the answer key)

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