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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Folk Tales, Chapters 4 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does the brother outsmart in John French's story?
(a) His father.
(b) The devil.
(c) His brother.
(d) His wife.

2. In Mathilda Mosley's story, woman asks God for ____________.
(a) Clothes.
(b) A harp.
(c) Gold.
(d) Keys.

3. Why does Hurston develop her initial opinion of the townspeople in Chapter 4?
(a) The spit on her.
(b) They are on the run from the law.
(c) They offer her a hot meal.
(d) They wash her clothes.

4. In what city does Hurston stop in Chapter 4?
(a) Loughma.
(b) Mobile.
(c) Everglade City.
(d) Elkson.

5. What does a man tell Hurston some people are only good at doing to groceries?
(a) Buying.
(b) Dropping.
(c) Murdering.
(d) Stealing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is invited to a "toe party" in Chapter 1?

3. How man people arrive at "Mets" house to tell stories the first night?

4. Which two people does Hurston say supply enough stories for one book?

5. How long does Hurston plan on staying in town?

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