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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Books & People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zora's mother's family name was _____.
(a) Hurston.
(b) Carlson.
(c) Ford.
(d) Potts.

2. What made finding work difficult for Zora?
(a) She was too young.
(b) She was a girl.
(c) She was educated.
(d) She was black.

3. What was the primary rumor about Big Sweet?
(a) She was part of a gang.
(b) She had killed people.
(c) Her husband was cheating on her.
(d) She had a drinking problem.

4. Dr. Boas found a ______ for Zora to go south.
(a) Excuse.
(b) Car.
(c) Fellowship.
(d) Opening.

5. What spoke to Zora when she was young?
(a) Nature.
(b) The spirits.
(c) Her dreams.
(d) Her dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. If a fistfight occurred in Eatonville, how was it handled?

2. At Gilbert & Sullivan, why did the actors tease Zora?

3. Whom did Zora live with after being fired from her first job?

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

5. What broke up the Hurston family?

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