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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Zora's parents felt very ______ during her youth.
(a) Content.
(b) Distant.
(c) Tried.
(d) Happy.

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

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

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

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

9. What happened on Joe Clark's porch?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Selling.

10. What did Zora's stepmother want?
(a) Money.
(b) John Hurston.
(c) More children.
(d) A divorce.

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

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

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

14. What was the primary pro of Zora' work experience?
(a) She gained job skills.
(b) She made friends.
(c) She escaped her home.
(d) She earned money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora and the white men often did things like _______.

2. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?

3. Zora was rough and tough, but also _______.

4. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?

5. How did Zora's mother know the white man who comes to her?

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