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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. Why does Marie Leveau plan a feast on St. John's Eve?

2. How does Luke Turner react when he first meets Hurston?

3. What caused Marie Leveau to commit to Hoodoo?

4. Why does Hurston believe Luke Turner reacts the way he does to her?

5. What is hoodoo founded on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the law over alcohol Hurston describes in Chapter 9. How is alcohol made?

2. Describe Hurston's initiation under Turner.

3. Describe Hurston's final story in Chapter 7 about the rat and the cat.

4. Who is Mark C. Ford ?

5. Compare and contrast Everglades Cypress Lumber Company to the housing in Pierce.

6. Why does Hurston decide to move on from studying black folklore to Hoodoo?

7. Who is Anatol Pierre? Describe some of Hurston's experiences with this man.

8. Why is the dolphin's tale crosswise?

9. What does Hurston believe Hoodoo is about? Who is Hurston's first teacher?

10. How does Luke Turner learn about his Hoodoo power?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hurston's book contains several folktales and traditions from the black community. Why are folktales important to keeping tradition alive? Cite one story Hurston hears and explain how the story keeps history alive and vibrant.

Essay Topic 2

What role does humor play in Hurston's stories? Choose two stories and explain the use of humor in each tale.

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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