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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was especially tragic about Zora's mother's death?
(a) She died suddenly.
(b) She died slowly.
(c) She died early.
(d) She was alone.

2. To what is "a crow in a pigeon's nest" referring?
(a) Zora's curious nature.
(b) Zora's exclusion from her family.
(c) The white man.
(d) Zora's father's rage.

3. If someone took a small case to trial in Eatonville, what would happen?
(a) The person would be promoted.
(b) That person would be run out of town.
(c) The townspeople wouldn't think twice about it.
(d) That person would be frowned on.

4. Why does Zora flash back to Zora's mother and grandmother?
(a) To explain what happened between them.
(b) To keep a promise to them.
(c) To keep their memory alive.
(d) To keep the conversation going.

5. After Zora's mother gave birth, what did the white man do?
(a) Called John.
(b) Cleaned the baby.
(c) Stole the baby.
(d) Left.

6. The actors viewed the woman's involvement with the theater manager as a _______.
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Blessing.
(c) Nightmare.
(d) Fairytale.

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

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

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

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

12. Whom did Zora live with after being fired from her first job?
(a) In an alley.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Some friends.
(d) A homeless shelter.

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

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

15. What still influenced Zora's mother's side of the family?
(a) Old spites.
(b) Money.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Racism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Zora's boyish nature was _______.

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

4. Aside from their relationship, what did Zora's mother's marriage affect between her mother and grandmother?

5. Where was Zora's father from?

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