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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 3, who tells the first story?
(a) Julius.
(b) Mathilda.
(c) John.
(d) Gold.

2. What does Charlie say is the reason for why religions divide?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Water.

3. Why does Hurston want to go to a new location at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Better neighborhoods.
(b) New stories.
(c) Her mother died.
(d) Family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a man tell Hurston some people are only good at doing to groceries?

2. Whom does the deceased person speak to after dying in the Johnstown flood?

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

4. In what state does the author spend most of her time collecting stories?

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

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