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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 the Hurston family view the white man?
(a) They thought he was a spirit.
(b) They didn't like him.
(c) They soon forgot about him.
(d) They were grateful to him.

2. Before the big brawl broke out, where was Big Sweet?
(a) Going to see Zora.
(b) Where Zora didn't see her.
(c) With Zora.
(d) At home.

3. How did Zora's findings in Nassau influence her research?
(a) The stories became very popular.
(b) She realized what she'd been doing wrong.
(c) She chose to quit the job.
(d) The stories were the same as Florida.

4. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.
(a) Challenging.
(b) Unexpected.
(c) Easy.
(d) Boring.

5. How does Zora describe reconnecting with her family after so long?
(a) Overwhelming.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Horrible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Zora stand out in the group at Gilbert & Sullivan?

2. What role did Big Sweet play in Zora's life?

3. While discussing distinctions within her own race, she explains that educated people ______ raucous people.

4. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?

5. What was Zora's only bitter feeling about the publication of her first book?

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