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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 was the second slave beaten for cussing at the master in Joe Wiley's story?
(a) He did it in French.
(b) He did it to his face.
(c) He hit the master.
(d) He used incorrect grammar.

2. Why did the bullet remain in the story about firing a gun out the doorway?
(a) It was never fired.
(b) It liked the owner.
(c) It liked the gun.
(d) It was waiting for daylight to find its direction.

3. In Chapter 9, what threat does the Quarter Boss make?
(a) He will throw troublemakers in jail.
(b) He will fine everyone in the town.
(c) He will thrash anyone who talks back to him.
(d) He will leave leave town.

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

5. In Chapter 4, who is John?
(a) A master.
(b) A slave.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hurston claim the Sheriff will do to the woman who killed five men?

2. What stories do the men tell on the way to work in Chapter 4?

3. What did God do with the tool to create the earth?

4. What story does Gold tell in Chapter 2?

5. What do the townspeople think about the author's choice of towns?

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