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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, School Again (c. 9) - Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Between alligators, poison snakes, and _________, Florida can be a dangerous place."
(a) Women.
(b) Jealous husbands.
(c) Children.
(d) Monsters.

3. Zora's parents felt very ______ during her youth.
(a) Content.
(b) Distant.
(c) Tried.
(d) Happy.

4. Joe Clark owned a store in Eatonville and was also the _______.
(a) Grandfather of Zora.
(b) Head of a corporation.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Chief of Police.

5. Why are parents annoyed by children asking questions, according to Zora?
(a) The children won't listen to the answers.
(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) Parents like to be quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?

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

3. How does Zora say parents respond to children's questioning?

4. How did the Hurston family view the white man?

5. Zora's mother was from a ______ family.

(see the answer key)

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