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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What weapon does Cudjo describe being used by the overseer at the Meahers' plantation?
(a) A mace.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A whip.

3. What is NOT a sound Cudjo describes hearing when he was still in bed on the date when the Dahomey raided the kingdom in which Cudjo resided?
(a) Soldiers breaking the gate.
(b) Female soldiers yelling.
(c) Male soldiers yelling.
(d) Cannons firing.

4. How many slaves were bought in the same transaction in which Cudjo was purchased?
(a) 130.
(b) 320.
(c) 100.
(d) 50.

5. 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) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what cause did Cudjo's lawyer in the railroad case die?

2. In what type of contraption does the King of Dahomey travel during the period when Cudjo is captured?

3. For how long was Cudjo in bed after his train accident?

4. About whom is Cudjo trying to tell Hurston when she breaks in, telling Cudjo that she wants to hear more about his own life?

5. Captain Jim Meaher tells Cudjo to take what action when the food on the plantation begins to run out due to the Civil War?

(see the answer key)

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