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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?
(a) She thought he'd eventually leave.
(b) Her parents made her.
(c) He was very charming.
(d) She had no other options.

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

3. Why was the stepmother jealous of Sarah?
(a) Hurston's children liked Sarah, but not her.
(b) Sarah was married to an attractive man.
(c) Sarah had a strong connection with her father.
(d) Sarah was very beautiful.

4. How long did John Hurston pursue Zora's mother?
(a) Months.
(b) Several weeks.
(c) An afternoon.
(d) Years.

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

6. At Gilbert & Sullivan, why did the actors tease Zora?
(a) As part of the initiation process.
(b) They were bored.
(c) They didn't like her.
(d) She was poor.

7. Zora's first job naturally progresses into _________.
(a) Taking care of children.
(b) Unemployment.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Management.

8. What was the result of the teasing?
(a) Zora quit.
(b) Zora was accepted into the group.
(c) The actors were fired.
(d) Zora had emotional trauma.

9. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?
(a) For having so many children.
(b) For leaving home early.
(c) For marrying John Hurston.
(d) For taking her money.

10. What made Zora stand out in the group at Gilbert & Sullivan?
(a) She was the only one with an education.
(b) She had a vibrant personality.
(c) She was the only woman.
(d) She was the only African-American.

11. At her first job, Zora was trained to do what?
(a) Fight.
(b) Advertise.
(c) Clean.
(d) Cook.

12. What was John Hurston's job?
(a) Migrant farmer.
(b) Shop owner.
(c) Writer.
(d) Animal trainer.

13. Why was Zora good at her job?
(a) Her job was easy.
(b) She was dedicated.
(c) She was playful.
(d) She needed the job.

14. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?
(a) He acted as an Uncle.
(b) He secretly paid for school.
(c) He became her new father.
(d) He acted as a bodyguard.

15. How does Zora say parents respond to children's questioning?
(a) They get aggressive.
(b) They send them to school.
(c) They answer.
(d) They leave the room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom did Zora decide she wanted to marry when she grew up?

3. What was Zora's response to any man who was attracted to her?

4. How were women discussed by the people of Eatonville?

5. What does Zora clarify about the teasing?

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