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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Figure Wandering (cs. 5 & 6 inclusive).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.
(a) Friendly.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Closed-off.
(d) Agressive.

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

3. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.
(a) Easy.
(b) Boring.
(c) Unexpected.
(d) Challenging.

4. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?
(a) He blackmailed John.
(b) He was not very physically present.
(c) He paid for their food.
(d) He moved in and helped with housework.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Zora's mother's family feel about the engagement?

2. After Zora's mother gave birth, what did the white man do?

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

4. How long did John Hurston pursue Zora's mother?

5. Why are parents annoyed by children asking questions, according to Zora?

(see the answer key)

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