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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ended John Hurston's new marriage?
(a) He defended Zora and not the stepmother.
(b) The children ran the stepmother out.
(c) His wife's infidelities.
(d) His financial troubles.

3. In terms of race, John Hurston was _______.
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Black and white.
(d) Asian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Zora when she left home?

2. The actors viewed the woman's involvement with the theater manager as a _______.

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

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

5. Who founded Eatonville?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did John Hurston remarry?

2. How did Zora stand out with the others at Gilbert and Sullivan? Why did this aid her?

3. What was the internal drama at Gilbert and Sullivan? Why did members of the troupe feel betrayed?

4. Why wouldn't Zora return to her brother and his wife?

5. What tool largely defines Zora's writing? What effect does this have on the narrative?

6. Why did Zora's family object to her mother's agreement to marry John Hurston?

7. What was the unique racial make-up of Eatonville?

8. Why was it difficult for Zora to find work when leaving home?

9. Why was Zora a good nanny to the children at her new job?

10. Were there dual sides to Zora's personality? Are these positive or negative? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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