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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. Eatonville was founded after what war?
(a) World War I.
(b) The American Revolution.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War II.
2. How long did John Hurston pursue Zora's mother?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) An afternoon.
(c) Months.
(d) Years.
3. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?
(a) She had no other options.
(b) Her parents made her.
(c) He was very charming.
(d) She thought he'd eventually leave.
4. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?
(a) For having so many children.
(b) For leaving home early.
(c) For marrying John Hurston.
(d) For taking her money.
5. What does Zora clarify about the teasing?
(a) It wasn't that bad.
(b) It didn't last long.
(c) She teased them back.
(d) It was not malicious.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was John Hurston's job?
2. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?
3. What effect did Maitland have on Eatonville?
4. Zora and the white men often did things like _______.
5. Why was Zora fired?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Eatonville, what was the expected protocol for handling a dispute? How did the townspeople respond if people deviated from this standard?
2. Why did the actors of Gilbert and Sullivan tease Zora? What was her relationship with them?
3. What was the significance of the "Uncle" figure in Zora's life?
4. Were there dual sides to Zora's personality? Are these positive or negative? Why?
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. Why wouldn't Zora return to her brother and his wife?
8. Why was Zora a good nanny to the children at her new job?
9. What was the result of Zora's mother's plan in marrying John Hurston?
10. What was the future of Zora's relationship with the "Uncle"?
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