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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Zora's mother know the white man who comes to her?
(a) He was a close friend.
(b) He'd delivered her other children.
(c) He was a community member.
(d) He was their landlord.

2. For Zora's new job, she found work with ________.
(a) Thespians.
(b) Miners.
(c) Tailors.
(d) A family.

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

4. Eatonville was founded after what war?
(a) World War II.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The American Revolution.

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

6. Where did the founders of Eatonville travel and find a colony?
(a) Brazil.
(b) New York.
(c) Canada.
(d) Africa.

7. How were difficulties resolved in Eatonville?
(a) By the cours.
(b) Outside of court.
(c) They weren't.
(d) By fines.

8. Zora was able to make friends at school despite ________.
(a) Her past.
(b) Her race.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her financial troubles.

9. Aside from their relationship, what did Zora's mother's marriage affect between her mother and grandmother?
(a) Her security.
(b) Their health.
(c) Her talent.
(d) Her inheritance.

10. Zora's boyish nature was _______.
(a) Acceptable.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Frowned upon.
(d) Unique.

11. 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.

12. What did Zora do to her stepmother?
(a) Stole her money.
(b) Attacked her.
(c) Blackmailed her.
(d) Cut her hair.

13. "Between alligators, poison snakes, and _________, Florida can be a dangerous place."
(a) Jealous husbands.
(b) Children.
(c) Monsters.
(d) Women.

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

15. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.
(a) Frightened.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Agressive.
(d) Closed-off.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Zora make at her new job?

2. Why were the actors entertained by Zora?

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

4. Why does Zora flash back to Zora's mother and grandmother?

5. Zora's first job naturally progresses into _________.

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