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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. In what state does the author spend most of her time collecting stories?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Florida.
(d) Maryland.

2. Who is the rude person that the person who died in Johnstown flood encounters?
(a) Noah.
(b) God.
(c) Mary.
(d) Henry.

3. What occasionally happens at a "toe party" when a man is disappointed with his partner?
(a) He screams.
(b) He runs.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He slaps her.

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

5. How do the men react to their partners at a "toe party"?
(a) Some are disappointed.
(b) Everyone is happy.
(c) No one is happy.
(d) Men never see their partners, only their knees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hurston travel to town?

2. What story does Gold tell in Chapter 2?

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

4. What does Hurston think of the local liquor served at the "toe party"?

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

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