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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Folk Tales, Chapters 4 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the man pull the sheet over his head every night in the story in Chapter 4?
(a) He was afraid of ghosts.
(b) His wife was ugly.
(c) To let sleep in.
(d) He liked his house dark.

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

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

4. In Chapter 4, how long does John stay with the animal?
(a) A week.
(b) Two days.
(c) All night.
(d) Three days.

5. What dong does Hurston sing at the Pine Mill?
(a) "James Smith."
(b) "John Henry."
(c) "Dear John."
(d) "Old Sam."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why did the first slave avoid a beating for looking up the drawers?

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

3. In Chapter 4, who is John?

4. In Chapter 2, what is the occupation of the older brother in the story?

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

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