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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. Why does Zora flash back to Zora's mother and grandmother?

2. To what is "a crow in a pigeon's nest" referring?

3. What made Zora stand out in the group at Gilbert & Sullivan?

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

5. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What ultimately destroyed the Hurston family?

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

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

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

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

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 Zora's relationship with white people.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Zora's arguments and complex relationship with religion.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance that Zora's folktale research had on her life.

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