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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Jacksonville & Railroad (cs 7 & 8 incl).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What broke up the Hurston family?
(a) Their house burned down.
(b) Their father's death.
(c) A confrontation between the stepmother and the children.
(d) The parents went to jail.

2. Why was Zora fired?
(a) She neglected the kids.
(b) They couldn't afford her.
(c) They thought she was a thief.
(d) Her boss hit on her.

3. Who founded Eatonville?
(a) Cubans.
(b) African Americans.
(c) Whites.
(d) The French.

4. What was especially tragic about Zora's mother's death?
(a) She died early.
(b) She died slowly.
(c) She was alone.
(d) She died suddenly.

5. Whom does Zora cite on the subject of forgiveness?
(a) Her friends.
(b) Her father.
(c) A priest.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora described the white man's relationship with her as _______.

2. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?

3. Where did the founders of Eatonville travel and find a colony?

4. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.

5. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.

(see the answer key)

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