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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. Why does Zora flash back to Zora's mother and grandmother?
(a) To keep the conversation going.
(b) To keep a promise to them.
(c) To explain what happened between them.
(d) To keep their memory alive.

2. At Gilbert & Sullivan, why did the actors tease Zora?
(a) She was poor.
(b) As part of the initiation process.
(c) They didn't like her.
(d) They were bored.

3. In Eatonville, what did a proud husband do?
(a) Took care of his children.
(b) Gave all his money to his wife.
(c) Talked about his wife.
(d) Showered his wife with gifts.

4. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?
(a) For marrying John Hurston.
(b) For taking her money.
(c) For leaving home early.
(d) For having so many children.

5. Before meeting up with Gilbert & Sullivan, Zora felt _____.
(a) Bored.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Unloved.
(d) Lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zora have good feelings toward white people?

2. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?

3. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?

4. In Eatonville, what made people know a man was cheating on his wife?

5. What still influenced Zora's mother's side of the family?

(see the answer key)

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