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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Back Stage (c. 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Zora cite on the subject of forgiveness?
(a) A priest.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her father.

2. Whom did Zora live with after being fired from her first job?
(a) Her brother.
(b) In an alley.
(c) Some friends.
(d) A homeless shelter.

3. What was John Hurston's job?
(a) Shop owner.
(b) Writer.
(c) Migrant farmer.
(d) Animal trainer.

4. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.
(a) Brief.
(b) Long.
(c) Unclear.
(d) Dense.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora describes Joe Clark's porch as a ________.

2. How were women discussed by the people of Eatonville?

3. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?

4. What did Zora's stepmother NOT want?

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

(see the answer key)

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