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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. When Zora had an "affair" with the President of her school, she called it a _____ affair.

2. When did Big Sweet act tough?

3. What does Zora exhibit as a common language tool among Southerners?

4. For how long could John Hurston's revivals go?

5. What has Zora discovered at the end of "My People! My People!" about the nature of blacks and whites?

Short Essay Questions

1. What opportunity did Nassau afford Zora?

2. Were Zora's school and work life beginning to blend at Barnard? Was this a good combination for her?

3. In Zora's early romantic life, what was her nature? Why was she this way?

4. Why was Zora's new writing career challenging for her financially? How did she overcome it?

5. Why did Zora have conflicted feelings towards the church?

6. Why was Ethel Waters a challenge to befriend?

7. Through showing her friendships with Ethel Waters and Fanny Hurst, what is Zora communicating to the reader?

8. What was Zora's initial failure in her folktale project? How was this received?

9. How does Zora address "the race problem" in her work? Why does she approach it as she does?

10. Did Zora find that there is a quintessential black person? A white person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zora, although popular, has had her share of bad relationships and encounters. She often offers commentary on other people's relationships, such as the one between her mother and grandmother. Discuss Zora in regard to grudges and forgiveness.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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