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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Cudjo name as the agent responsible for finding a man wives to add to his family?
(a) The man's first wife.
(b) The man himself.
(c) A matchmaker.
(d) The man's mother.

2. What is the penalty for killing a leopard and failing to bring the king its required body parts, according to Cudjo?
(a) A hefty fine.
(b) 5 years in prison.
(c) Death.
(d) The loss of a wife.

3. What is the title of Chapter VII?
(a) Barracoon.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Noplace.
(d) Home.

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

5. At what age does Cudjo report that his daughter Seely had fallen ill and died?
(a) 9.
(b) 21.
(c) 6.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date does Cudjo say he was freed from slavery?

2. Cudjo is wearing what item at the start of Chapter XI when Hurston picks him up and he begins to talk about his marriage?

3. What weapon does Cudjo describe being used by the overseer at the Meahers' plantation?

4. With whom does Cudjo share both his fruit and his obvious affections at the start of Chapter II?

5. How had Africa Town come to have a school?

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