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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. The party where Zora and Ethel meet was for whom?
(a) A new mother.
(b) Society people.
(c) Ethel.
(d) The mayor.

2. What has Zora discovered at the end of "My People! My People!" about the nature of blacks and whites?
(a) They have no reason to dislike eachother.
(b) They are more similar than different.
(c) There are too many differences to count.
(d) There is no quintessential person.

3. When Zora would see her boyfriend walking by her house, she imagined he was doing what?
(a) Ignoring her.
(b) Cheating on her.
(c) Thinking of her.
(d) Buying her a gift.

4. Why was there pressure for Zora to write about "the race problem"?
(a) It is a cultural trend.
(b) She was not being pressured.
(c) She was a great writer.
(d) People told her it was her duty.

5. In looking back on her relationship with P.M.P, Zora doesn't feel what?
(a) Happy.
(b) Anything.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Resentful.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Zora to start her research in the south?

2. What was the initial problem with Zora getting her book published?

3. Why didn't Zora want to write about "the race problem"?

4. What does Zora note about the way forgiveness is taught in church?

5. What defined the political makeup of Polk County?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Zora pursue a friendship with Ethel Waters? Why was she eager to befriend Ethel?

2. How did the miners in Polk County get a history lesson?

3. What opportunity did Nassau afford Zora?

4. Why was Zora's relationship with P.M.P a trial of her will and nature?

5. What was John Hurston's reputation as a preacher? How did he gain this status and reputation?

6. Why did Zora's relationships fail?

7. What was the argument between the whore and prostitute in Polk County? Why does Zora single this instance out?

8. Why did Zora have conflicted feelings towards the church?

9. What was Zora's initial failure in her folktale project? How was this received?

10. How are Zora and Fanny Hurst compatible? Why did they make good friends?

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