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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hoodoo, Chapters 1 through 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the first slave not punished for cussing out the master in Chapter 5?
(a) He did it in English.
(b) He did it in Spanish.
(c) He didn't do it to his face.
(d) He used proper grammar.

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

3. Why does Hurston develop her initial opinion of the townspeople in Chapter 4?
(a) The spit on her.
(b) They offer her a hot meal.
(c) They are on the run from the law.
(d) They wash her clothes.

4. How does Hurston get Luke Tuner to speak about Marie Leveau?
(a) She "dances the jig" with him.
(b) She "dickers" with him.
(c) She "sweet as sugar" to him.
(d) She "picks his noggin."

5. During her initiation with Luke Turner, Hurston wears a crown made of _____________.
(a) Vines.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Cloth.
(d) Snakeskin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hurston prepare to write about hoodoo?

2. Who is Minnie Foster?

3. What does the man go to find in Larkins White's story to carry home all of his belongings?

4. How much does Dr. Duke charge?

5. What happens in Larkins White's story when the gun explodes?

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