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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 did the white man come to Zora's mother's house?
(a) To find John.
(b) To collect rent.
(c) To bring a letter.
(d) To help her.

2. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?
(a) He became her new father.
(b) He acted as an Uncle.
(c) He secretly paid for school.
(d) He acted as a bodyguard.

3. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?
(a) Make her think much.
(b) Yell at her.
(c) Break her spirit.
(d) Spoil her.

4. What was Zora's time working lacking?
(a) Opportunity for study.
(b) Free time.
(c) Money.
(d) Family.

5. In New Orleans, Zora became involved in ______.
(a) Hoodoo.
(b) Volunteer work.
(c) A gang.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Big Sweet play in Zora's life?

2. How did the Hurston family view the white man?

3. Why did Zora originally have to leave school?

4. Before the big brawl broke out, where was Big Sweet?

5. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?

(see the answer key)

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