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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eatonville was established as an all _______ town.

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

3. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?

4. How does Zora say parents respond to children's questioning?

5. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why did John Hurston remarry?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Zora's relationship with school.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Zora's parents' relationship. How did this environment impact her life? How does this context clarify her approach to future situations we've seen her in?

Essay Topic 3

Zora is a very independent person. However, she has received assistance through her life. Discuss Zora in relationship to patronage.

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