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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. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.

2. Where was Zora's father from?

3. Where was Zora's mother's midwife during the birth?

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

5. How did Zora's mother know the white man who comes to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sparked the development of Eatonville?

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

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

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

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

6. What tool largely defines Zora's writing? What effect does this have on the narrative?

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

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

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

10. Why did the actors of Gilbert and Sullivan tease Zora? What was her relationship with them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Zora's approach to men in her romantic life and how this ties to events prior to her maturity.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the effect of the surrogate mothers and fathers on Zora's life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Zora's relationship with school.

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