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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 Chapter 2, what is the occupation of the older brother in the story?
(a) Banker.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Farmer.

2. Who is Ellis?
(a) A baker.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) A priest.
(d) Hurston's friend's husband.

3. In Chapter 3, who ends the story by interrupting?
(a) Jack.
(b) Kyle.
(c) John.
(d) Kenny.

4. 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 is too weak.
(d) It tastes great.

5. In Chapter 2, what topic do most of the stories cover?
(a) Church.
(b) Animals.
(c) Politics.
(d) Monsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does the author cross into at the start of the book?

2. What story does Gold tell in Chapter 2?

3. How do young men get to dance at a "toe party"?

4. What does Charlie say is the reason for why religions divide?

5. Why does Hurston want to go to a new location at the end of Chapter 3?

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