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

2. Eatonville was founded after what war?
(a) The American Revolution.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

3. Eatonville was established as an all _______ town.
(a) African-American.
(b) Nationalities.
(c) Men.
(d) White.

4. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?
(a) He was not very physically present.
(b) He moved in and helped with housework.
(c) He paid for their food.
(d) He blackmailed John.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Zora's father from?

2. When returning to school, Zora felt at times secure or she felt________.

3. How were difficulties resolved in Eatonville?

4. Zora's brother intended to help her ___________.

5. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Zora supported in her academic determination and abilities?

2. Why did Zora have a good relationship with white people?

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

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

5. How did spite influence Zora's family? How strong was this spite?

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

7. Why did Zora's mother agree to marry John Hurston?

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

9. What was the difference between how men and women were gossiped about in Eatonville?

10. Why was Zora fired from her cleaning/nanny job? What is the irony of the reasons they fired her?

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