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

2. Why are parents annoyed by children asking questions, according to Zora?
(a) Parents like to be quiet.
(b) Parents have to think about what they actually do know and what they don't know.
(c) Children shouldn't know too much.
(d) The children won't listen to the answers.

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

4. Aside from their relationship, what did Zora's mother's marriage affect between her mother and grandmother?
(a) Her inheritance.
(b) Her security.
(c) Their health.
(d) Her talent.

5. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?
(a) Spoil her.
(b) Make her think much.
(c) Break her spirit.
(d) Yell at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.

2. Whom does Zora cite on the subject of forgiveness?

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

4. If a fistfight occurred in Eatonville, how was it handled?

5. Eatonville was founded after what war?

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