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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Zora's nature was contradictory to ___________.
(a) Her self perception.
(b) Her actions.
(c) Gender role expectations.
(d) Her upbringing.

5. How were women discussed by the people of Eatonville?
(a) Through allusion.
(b) They're not.
(c) Openly.
(d) Through metaphor.

6. Why was Zora fired?
(a) Her boss hit on her.
(b) They thought she was a thief.
(c) She neglected the kids.
(d) They couldn't afford her.

7. How much did Zora make at her new job?
(a) Five dollars a month.
(b) Fifty cents a day.
(c) One hundred dollars a year.
(d) Ten dollars a week.

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

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

10. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?
(a) Spoil her.
(b) Make her think much.
(c) Yell at her.
(d) Break her spirit.

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

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

13. Why are parents annoyed by children asking questions, according to Zora?
(a) Parents like to be quiet.
(b) Parents have to think about what they actually do know and what they don't know.
(c) Children shouldn't know too much.
(d) The children won't listen to the answers.

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

15. What was the age difference between Zora's mother and father?
(a) He was older than Zora's mother.
(b) It was never discussed.
(c) She was older than Zora's father.
(d) They were the same age.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the founders of Eatonville travel and find a colony?

2. How did Zora's mother's family feel about the engagement?

3. Zora's parents felt very ______ during her youth.

4. Zora's boyish nature was _______.

5. Where was Zora's father from?

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