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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. In Eatonville, what made people know a man was cheating on his wife?
(a) How other women in town treated him.
(b) Who else he spent money on.
(c) How much time he was spending at home.
(d) How often he made dinner.

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

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

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

5. Zora and the white men often did things like _______.
(a) Gardening.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Shopping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.

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

3. What did Zora's stepmother want?

4. Zora felt she had not been adequately appreciated for ______________.

5. Why was Zora fired?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of relationship or effect did Zora have on the adults in her life?

2. In Zora's opinion, why don't parents like their kids asking a lot of questions?

3. In terms of academics, why was Zora' work experience valuable but unfulfilling?

4. What was the future of Zora's relationship with the "Uncle"?

5. In "School Again," how was Zora able to overcome her struggles?

6. What was the result of Zora's mother's plan in marrying John Hurston?

7. How were the people of Eatonville able to know if a man was cheating on his wife?

8. Did Zora's mother and father live happily ever after? Why or why not?

9. What sparked the development of Eatonville?

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

(see the answer keys)

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