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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 role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?

2. Whom did Zora live with after being fired from her first job?

3. When Zora was almost fired, who stood up for her?

4. What does Zora clarify about the teasing?

5. How much did Zora make at her new job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the people of Eatonville able to know if a man was cheating on his wife?

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

3. Why did Zora's family object to her mother's agreement to marry John Hurston?

4. How did Zora stand out with the others at Gilbert and Sullivan? Why did this aid her?

5. What was the future of Zora's relationship with the "Uncle"?

6. What was the cultural significance of "Joe Clark's Porch"?

7. What ultimately destroyed the Hurston family?

8. Why did John Hurston remarry?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Zora's relationship with white people.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the pairing of Zora's early adulthood and her nature and how Zora can orchestrate all the elements of herself to her detriment or her favor.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Zora's drive and ability to overcome struggles. Analyze her resourcefulness and attitude.

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