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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two people does Cudjo name when saying who he had thought should be responsible for returning him to Africa?
(a) Zora Neale Hurston and Gumpa.
(b) The King of Dahomey and Captain Foster.
(c) President Lincoln and the U.S. Secretary of State.
(d) Captain Meaher and Captain Foster.

2. What does Cudjo say had been his father's name?
(a) E-lee-lee-o.
(b) A-la-loo-to.
(c) O-lo-loo-ay.
(d) U-no-noo-pay.

3. What action does Hurston take when she sees Cudjo's face take on the qualities of a mask during one of their conversations?
(a) She slips quietly away.
(b) She gives him a hug.
(c) She goes into the next room.
(d) She takes a picture of him.

4. For how long was Cudjo in bed after his train accident?
(a) 21 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 14 days.

5. On what date does Cudjo say he was freed from slavery?
(a) April 12, 1865.
(b) January 30, 1867.
(c) November 16, 1879.
(d) February 19, 1863.

Short Answer Questions

1. For one year after a woman's husband dies, she is forbidden to take what action?

2. Free George tells Cudjo and his friends that they ought to take what action?

3. How many wives does Cudjo say his father had acquired?

4. Who owned and sailed in command of the Clotilde ship at the time Cudjo was aboard it?

5. Hurston describes Cudjo as hustling his great-granddaughters off to play by using what type of "abuse" (25)?

(see the answer key)

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