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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 names does Cudjo say it is customary for native Africans to give their children who are born on "de Americky soil" (72)?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. What day and time does Cudjo name at the end of Chapter I when telling Hurston when she should return to his home?
(a) The following morning.
(b) The following evening.
(c) A week from Thursday.
(d) Independence Day.

3. 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) Hunt slaves to sell.
(b) Gather intelligence in preparation for warfare.
(c) Help richer men than he.
(d) Murder the citizens of Cudjo's community.

4. For how many years had Cudjo lived as a slave of the Meahers?
(a) Over 5 years.
(b) Over 2 years.
(c) Over 18 years.
(d) Over 12 years.

5. 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) Laws.
(b) Coins.
(c) Crops.
(d) Property rights.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Toward what object had Cudjo run just after his king had been killed before his very eyes?

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

4. What crop does Cudjo say he plants only for the benefit of his twin great-granddaughters?

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

(see the answer key)

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