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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. Whom does the deceased person speak to after dying in the Johnstown flood?
(a) St. Peter.
(b) Satan.
(c) God.
(d) Henry.

2. Where does Hurston end up following the men to work in Chapter 4?
(a) The swamp.
(b) The mill.
(c) The beach.
(d) The mall.

3. Which two people does Hurston say supply enough stories for one book?
(a) George and Jan.
(b) Charlie and George.
(c) Sweet Pea and Linus.
(d) Suzy and Leo.

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

5. How many times is Hurston "sold" at the "toe party"?
(a) One time.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Never.
(d) Five times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the "toe party" last?

2. What county does Hurston travel toward in Chapter 4?

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

4. What part of the animal did John grab a hold of in Chapter 4?

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

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