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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's father is an expert at _________________.

2. For what was Leon Walter Young famous?

3. How did Zora's boyfriends respond to Zora's fears?

4. Why was there pressure for Zora to write about "the race problem"?

5. What was Ethel Waters famous for?

Short Essay Questions

1. When is the phrase "My people! My people!" used and why?

2. Why did Zora have to flee Polk County?

3. Why did Zora's relationships fail?

4. What was special about John Hurston's portrait of hell?

5. What was John Hurston's reputation as a preacher? How did he gain this status and reputation?

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

7. How are Zora and Fanny Hurst compatible? Why did they make good friends?

8. Why was Ethel Waters a challenge to befriend?

9. What opportunity did Nassau afford Zora?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Zora's relationship with school.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the significance of P.M.P and how this relationship (and break up) embodied the essence of Zora.

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