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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Folk Tales, Chapters 1 through 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Gold tell in Chapter 2?
(a) How God created skin color.
(b) Why churches are tall.
(c) How the rhino got its horn.
(d) How the banker became greedy.

2. What do the people in town want to know about the author when she arrives in town?
(a) Her religion.
(b) If she has children.
(c) How much she makes.
(d) How long she will be there.

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

4. How long does the "toe party" last?
(a) Till the cops arrive.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Till 5 a.m.
(d) Several hours.

5. Which two people does Hurston say supply enough stories for one book?
(a) Sweet Pea and Linus.
(b) George and Jan.
(c) Suzy and Leo.
(d) Charlie and George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Big Moose done come down from de mountain" mean?

2. What does the younger brother at the end of the story in Chapter 2 do for a living?

3. Shug is short for _____________.

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

5. What do people hide behind at a "toe party"?

(see the answer key)

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