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

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

3. How old was Zora when she left home?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fourteen.

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

5. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?
(a) No one.
(b) John Hurston.
(c) The midwife.
(d) Zora's siblings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the age difference between Zora's mother and father?

3. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?

4. At her first job, Zora was trained to do what?

5. Why was Zora good at her job?

(see the answer key)

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