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

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

3. How were women discussed by the people of Eatonville?
(a) Through allusion.
(b) Openly.
(c) Through metaphor.
(d) They're not.

4. Eatonville was established as an all _______ town.
(a) Nationalities.
(b) White.
(c) Men.
(d) African-American.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.

4. Joe Clark owned a store in Eatonville and was also the _______.

5. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.

(see the answer key)

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