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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the meaning of "My people! My people!" in the African American community?
(a) To express your love for your community.
(b) To express embarrassment at the actions of another.
(c) To express sorrow at being away from your family.
(d) To get someone's attention.

2. While discussing distinctions within her own race, she explains that educated people ______ raucous people.
(a) Bully.
(b) Ostracize
(c) Help.
(d) Patronize.

3. How did the Hurston family view the white man?
(a) They didn't like him.
(b) They soon forgot about him.
(c) They thought he was a spirit.
(d) They were grateful to him.

4. Why did Zora have good feelings toward white people?
(a) Her parents taught her by their example.
(b) She's had good experiences with them.
(c) She didn't have time for negative feelings.
(d) She had good feelings towards everyone.

5. What defined the political makeup of Polk County?
(a) Lawless.
(b) Socialist.
(c) Normal.
(d) Strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the miners in Polk find in the mines?

2. What did Zora's stepmother want?

3. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?

4. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?

5. Zora felt she had not been adequately appreciated for ______________.

(see the answer key)

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