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

2. Why does the person who died in the Johnstown flood say someone is rude?
(a) She yelled at him.
(b) He doesn't listen to his story.
(c) They wouldn't send him back.
(d) They didn't open the gates.

3. What street does Hurston stay on when she arrives in town?
(a) Cycle Lane.
(b) Abbey Leaf Lane.
(c) Back Street.
(d) Front Street.

4. Who is invited to a "toe party" in Chapter 1?
(a) June.
(b) May.
(c) Hurston.
(d) Ellis.

5. Why did the man in Chapter 2 know he was not meant to be a preacher?
(a) He did land on the other side of the log.
(b) He ate two chickens instead of four.
(c) He slept through church.
(d) He didn't hear his voice in the well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fight that breaks out in Chapter 2 about?

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

3. What caused the Johnstown flood?

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

5. In Chapter 2, what topic do most of the stories cover?

(see the answer key)

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