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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. According to Floyd Thomas, why did God make the world?
(a) God was lonely.
(b) The flowers were lonely.
(c) Adam needed some friends.
(d) God needed entertaining.

2. John discovers _____________ stealing from the field.
(a) A dog.
(b) A lion.
(c) A bear.
(d) A cat.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Marie Leveau born?

2. Who is Luke Turner?

3. Whom does the brother outsmart in John French's story?

4. In Chapter 3, who ends the story by interrupting?

5. What is against the law in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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