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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XI and XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About whom is Cudjo trying to tell Hurston when she breaks in, telling Cudjo that she wants to hear more about his own life?
(a) Cudjo's father.
(b) Cudjo's sister.
(c) Cudjo's grandfather.
(d) Cudjo's son.

2. What position does Cudjo hold within the Old Landmark Baptist Church?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Reverend.
(c) Priest.
(d) Sexton.

3. The first time Hurston visits Cudjo within Chapter II, what do they end up doing instead of Cudjo telling Hurston about himself?
(a) Cudjo gives Hurston a tour of his gardens.
(b) Cudjo asks Hurston to help him repair a rip in his blanket.
(c) Cudjo makes a pot of stew and they eat.
(d) Hurston asks Cudjo to tell her instead about his children.

4. How many wives does Cudjo say his father had acquired?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. In what way does Cudjo describe the day David was killed?
(a) Ash Wednesday.
(b) Easter Saturday.
(c) Good Friday.
(d) Palm Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what location were the barracoons from which Cudjo was taken by the owner of the Clotilda?

2. What chore does Cudjo lovingly describe his son David performing on the day of his death?

3. When Hurston returns to photograph Cudjo, it is on a hot afternoon on what day of the week?

4. In Chapter XI when Hurston and Cudjo share a meal before they talk, of what does their meal consist?

5. When Hurston offers to help Cudjo, he says that he wants her to take him to what location?

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