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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. How did John Hurston treat his new wife?
(a) He ignored her.
(b) He treated her like a child.
(c) He was abusive.
(d) He spoiled her.

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

3. What was especially tragic about Zora's mother's death?
(a) She died suddenly.
(b) She died slowly.
(c) She was alone.
(d) She died early.

4. How was Zora able to return to school?
(a) She received funding.
(b) She impersonated someone.
(c) She earned enough money.
(d) She passed a test.

5. In Eatonville, what made people know a man was cheating on his wife?
(a) Who else he spent money on.
(b) How often he made dinner.
(c) How other women in town treated him.
(d) How much time he was spending at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?

2. What happened after Zora paid her rent?

3. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.

4. Why was Zora good at her job?

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

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