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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. What spoke to Zora when she was young?

2. Zora described the white man's relationship with her as _______.

3. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?

4. How did John Hurston treat his new wife?

5. Whom did Zora decide she wanted to marry when she grew up?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Were there dual sides to Zora's personality? Are these positive or negative? Why?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What ultimately destroyed the Hurston family?

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

10. Did Zora's mother and father live happily ever after? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the impact of Zora's friendships. What does she learn about life and her own self from friendships? What can we learn about her from the friendships?

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 well known for her vivid use of language. Discuss the effect of Zora's language in writing on our perception of Zora and events.

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