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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. How did John Hurston treat his new wife?
(a) He ignored her.
(b) He treated her like a child.
(c) He was abusive.
(d) He spoiled her.

2. Zora's brother intended to help her ___________.
(a) Pay her rent.
(b) Find a job.
(c) Make friends.
(d) Finish her education.

3. What spoke to Zora when she was young?
(a) Her dreams.
(b) The spirits.
(c) Nature.
(d) Her dolls.

4. Zora was able to make friends at school despite ________.
(a) Her past.
(b) Her financial troubles.
(c) Her race.
(d) Her family.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. If a fistfight occurred in Eatonville, how was it handled?

2. In Eatonville, what made people know a man was cheating on his wife?

3. Zora's boyish nature was _______.

4. Why were the actors entertained by Zora?

5. Why wouldn't Zora return home to her brother while at Gilbert & Sullivan?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What ultimately destroyed the Hurston family?

5. What was the significance of the "Uncle" figure in Zora's life?

6. Why was the stepmother not happy in the Hurston family?

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

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

9. How does Zora perceive the fight between her mother and grandmother? What does she think should have been done?

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

(see the answer keys)

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