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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. When Hurston offers to help Cudjo, he says that he wants her to take him to what location?
(a) Reform.
(b) Selma.
(c) Macon.
(d) Mobile.

2. At what time of day does Hurston say her final goodbye to Cudjo before going back to New York City?
(a) Evening.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) Late at night.

3. What does Cudjo report seeing immediately after his king had said that he would not give up his power to join with the King of Dahomey?
(a) His own king being drowned.
(b) His own king being tossed from a high cliff.
(c) His own king being burned at the stake.
(d) His own king's head being cut off.

4. By whom is the Introduction to Barracoon written?
(a) Zora Neale Hurston.
(b) Cudjo.
(c) Deborah G. Plant.
(d) Alice Walker.

5. What gift does Hurston give to Cudjo during the visit when Cudjo tells her about his father?
(a) A can of mosquito repellent.
(b) A mother-of-pearl comb.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A ham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT listed by Cudjo among the tasks a man's wives would perform in order to help him get to sleep in Cudjo's former community in Africa?

2. What body of water borders the land on which the barracoons housing Cudjo and other slaves stood?

3. What type of fruit does Hurston bring to Cudjo at the start of Chapter II?

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

5. The King of Dahomey at the time of Cudjo's capture had what name?

(see the answer key)

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