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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. What was in the smaller box in the tale of two boxes?
(a) A pen and paper.
(b) A wallet.
(c) A cake.
(d) A hammer and nail.

2. Why does Hurston travel to town?
(a) To hear folktales.
(b) To find a man.
(c) To find work.
(d) To raise her family.

3. How does Mr. Pitts plan to demonstrate his feelings towards Hurston?
(a) He will take her to Paris.
(b) He will wash her car.
(c) He will ignore her.
(d) He will cook his own breakfast.

4. Whom does John trick into holding the animal in the field?
(a) His master.
(b) A student.
(c) A friend.
(d) A teacher.

5. What was being stolen from the field in the story from Chapter 4?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Corn.
(c) Cows.
(d) Green beans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hurston think of the local liquor served at the "toe party"?

2. In Chapter 4, who is John?

3. In what city does Hurston stop in Chapter 4?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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