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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) Her father.
(b) Jesus.
(c) A priest.
(d) Her friends.

2. After Zora's mother gave birth, what did the white man do?
(a) Stole the baby.
(b) Cleaned the baby.
(c) Called John.
(d) Left.

3. Where did the founders of Eatonville travel and find a colony?
(a) Canada.
(b) Brazil.
(c) New York.
(d) Africa.

4. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?
(a) Children.
(b) Money.
(c) Fidelity.
(d) Paint colors.

5. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.
(a) Think.
(b) Spend money.
(c) Leave.
(d) Pay attention to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.

2. What happened on Joe Clark's porch?

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

4. How old was Zora when she left home?

5. What broke up the Hurston family?

(see the answer key)

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