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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Research (c. 10) - Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?
(a) For taking her money.
(b) For leaving home early.
(c) For having so many children.
(d) For marrying John Hurston.

2. What happened on Joe Clark's porch?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Selling.

3. Why are parents annoyed by children asking questions, according to Zora?
(a) Children shouldn't know too much.
(b) Parents like to be quiet.
(c) Parents have to think about what they actually do know and what they don't know.
(d) The children won't listen to the answers.

4. If a fistfight occurred in Eatonville, how was it handled?
(a) They were run out of town.
(b) The townspeople dealt with it.
(c) The men were arrested.
(d) It was overlooked.

5. To what is "a crow in a pigeon's nest" referring?
(a) The white man.
(b) Zora's father's rage.
(c) Zora's curious nature.
(d) Zora's exclusion from her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?

2. How was Zora able to return to school?

3. If someone took a small case to trial in Eatonville, what would happen?

4. What caused Zora to leave Polk?

5. At Gilbert & Sullivan, why did the actors tease Zora?

(see the answer key)

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