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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Folk Tales, Chapters 7 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hurston go to Pine Mill?
(a) For a dance.
(b) To work.
(c) To hear a story.
(d) To meet her mother.

2. In Chapter 4, where does Hurston initially plan to follow the men to work?
(a) The beach.
(b) The mall.
(c) The swamp.
(d) The mill.

3. What does Hurston think of the local liquor served at the "toe party"?
(a) It is too strong.
(b) It tastes like water.
(c) It tastes great.
(d) It is too weak.

4. What tool did God use to make the world according to Floyd Thomas?
(a) Knitting needles.
(b) Shears.
(c) A pair of scissors.
(d) A knife.

5. Who does the snail husband bring back to his snail wife?
(a) The ant.
(b) No one.
(c) Her mother.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the drawers hanging when the second slave was beaten in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 9, what threat does the Quarter Boss make?

3. Why did the man in Chapter 2 know he was not meant to be a preacher?

4. Where does Hurston end up following the men to work in Chapter 4?

5. What does Hurston believe must occur before justice is reached?

(see the answer key)

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