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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V-VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men arrive from Dahomey and ask Cudjo to speak with Cudjo's king?
(a) 2.
(b) 13.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

2. Where had Cudjo slept during his time as a slave belonging to the Meahers?
(a) In the shed.
(b) Under the house.
(c) In a tent.
(d) In a cabin.

3. At the time of the interviews, Cudjo was living in what town in Alabama?
(a) Mobile.
(b) Plateau.
(c) York.
(d) Reform.

4. What objects are required to be brought to the king once a leopard has been killed, according to Cudjo?
(a) The ears.
(b) The tail and heart.
(c) The eyes.
(d) The whiskers.

5. According to Cudjo, it had been the custom for wives of a deceased husband to take what action immediately upon the man's death?
(a) Whitewash their homes.
(b) Pack to move to fat-houses.
(c) Shave their heads.
(d) Give all of their money to the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cudjo's mother in Africa had given him what name?

2. What is the name of Cudjo's king?

3. What action does Cudjo tell Hurston he always has to take on Saturdays?

4. What does Cudjo say had been his mother's name?

5. From what type of implement does Cudjo always drink his well water?

(see the answer key)

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