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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. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.
(a) Spend money.
(b) Think.
(c) Pay attention to them.
(d) Leave.

2. How old was Zora when she left home?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twelve.

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

4. Where was Zora's mother's midwife during the birth?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) On call, but nowhere to be found.
(c) In the room.
(d) In Texas.

5. Joe Clark owned a store in Eatonville and was also the _______.
(a) Mayor.
(b) Chief of Police.
(c) Grandfather of Zora.
(d) Head of a corporation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora's mother was from a ______ family.

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

3. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?

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

5. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?

(see the answer key)

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