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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. John discovers _____________ stealing from the field.

2. What city does the author cross into at the start of the book?

3. What does Charlie say is the reason for why religions divide?

4. What caused the Johnstown flood?

5. Why can't John let the animal he finds in the field go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story Hurston hears about the Johnstown flood?

2. Why does Hurston go into the swamp with the men in Chapter 4? Where does she go instead and why?

3. Why might the name John be used in tales about slaves?

4. How does Hurston win acceptance at the Pine Mill?

5. Why do you think the people of Eatonville were eager to share their stories and culture with Hurston?

6. Where does Hurston arrive at the start of the book, and what is her purpose for traveling there?

7. Describe the story John French tells in Chapter 3.

8. Explain what a "toe dance" is and Hurston's experience at the "toe dance."

9. Who is Babe Hill, and what role does she play in Hurston's book?

10. How does Gold explain the difference of skin tone in people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hurston meets many interesting people in the book. These people influence her life in many ways. Choose one person or couple she meets that influences her life and explain the positive and negative aspects of that influence.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Marie Leveau's impact on Hoodoo. Why do practitioners of Hoodoo claim her as an inspiration?

Essay Topic 3

Define the term voice. Who is the voice of this story? Why did Hurston elect to use this method?

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