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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. In Chapter XI when Hurston and Cudjo share a meal before they talk, of what does their meal consist?
(a) Blue crab.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Beans.
(d) Shrimp.

2. On what day of the sea voyage were the slaves finally brought up onto the deck so that they could "regain the use of their limbs" (11)?
(a) The 8th.
(b) The 4th.
(c) The 21st.
(d) The 13th.

3. What sign does Hurston name as indicating that Cudjo is somewhere close by his house?
(a) The front door is standing open.
(b) The front gate is unlocked.
(c) There is a fire going in the fire pit.
(d) His great-granddaughters are on the porch.

4. The King of Dahomey at the time of Cudjo's capture had what name?
(a) King Abad.
(b) King Ghezo.
(c) King Whydah.
(d) King Olaudah.

5. What position had the killer of Cudjo's son Cudjo taken by the time of Cudjo's discussion of him in Barracoon?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Deputy.
(c) Governor.
(d) Pastor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter II's title refers to the arrival of what person in Cudjo's life?

2. Cudjo's mother in Africa had given him what name?

3. Chapter IX exhibits what title?

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

5. What day and time does Cudjo name at the end of Chapter I when telling Hurston when she should return to his home?

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