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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Looking Things Over (c. 16).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zora describes her father's revivals as ______.
(a) Dramatic.
(b) Cliche.
(c) Approprite.
(d) Dull.

2. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?
(a) Zora's siblings.
(b) John Hurston.
(c) The midwife.
(d) No one.

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

4. Zora explains how African tribes could tell who their African enemies were. How?
(a) They would see them talking to white men.
(b) They had spies.
(c) Subtle distinctions.
(d) They spoke a different language.

5. Zora's mother showed no interest in Hurston _____.
(a) Ever.
(b) While he was a farmer.
(c) Initially.
(d) While she was in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethel Waters was very ______.

2. Why did Zora fail in her first try at research?

3. What was the primary rumor about Big Sweet?

4. Whom does Zora cite on the subject of forgiveness?

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

(see the answer key)

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