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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Zora felt she had not been adequately appreciated for ______________.
(a) Her humor.
(b) Her talent.
(c) Her struggles.
(d) Her intelligence,

3. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?
(a) Green eyes.
(b) A crooked nose.
(c) Big hands.
(d) Long hair.

4. What spoke to Zora when she was young?
(a) Her dreams.
(b) Nature.
(c) Her dolls.
(d) The spirits.

5. Zora's brother intended to help her ___________.
(a) Finish her education.
(b) Pay her rent.
(c) Find a job.
(d) Make friends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Why were the actors entertained by Zora?
(a) She was a good dancer.
(b) She was smart.
(c) She teased the manager.
(d) She was clever with words.

13. In Eatonville, what did a proud husband do?
(a) Gave all his money to his wife.
(b) Took care of his children.
(c) Talked about his wife.
(d) Showered his wife with gifts.

14. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?
(a) Children.
(b) Paint colors.
(c) Money.
(d) Fidelity.

15. If a fistfight occurred in Eatonville, how was it handled?
(a) It was overlooked.
(b) The townspeople dealt with it.
(c) The men were arrested.
(d) They were run out of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Zora's stepmother NOT want?

2. Zora's mother showed no interest in Hurston _____.

3. What broke up the Hurston family?

4. What ended John Hurston's new marriage?

5. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.

(see the answer keys)

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