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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters II-IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hurston describes Cudjo as hustling his great-granddaughters off to play by using what type of "abuse" (25)?
(a) Mild.
(b) Affectionate.
(c) Violent.
(d) Playful.

2. What is the penalty for killing a leopard and failing to bring the king its required body parts, according to Cudjo?
(a) Death.
(b) A hefty fine.
(c) 5 years in prison.
(d) The loss of a wife.

3. The first time Hurston visits Cudjo within Chapter II, what do they end up doing instead of Cudjo telling Hurston about himself?
(a) Cudjo asks Hurston to help him repair a rip in his blanket.
(b) Cudjo makes a pot of stew and they eat.
(c) Cudjo gives Hurston a tour of his gardens.
(d) Hurston asks Cudjo to tell her instead about his children.

4. At what time does Hurston arrive at Cudjo's house at the start of Chapter II?
(a) Noon.
(b) 8 o'clock in the morning.
(c) 7 o'clock in the evening.
(d) Midnight.

5. Whom does Cudjo name as having decided adultery cases within his former community in Africa?
(a) The king.
(b) The village chief.
(c) The spouse of the accused.
(d) The magistrate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slaves were bought in the same transaction in which Cudjo was purchased?

2. By whom is the Introduction to Barracoon written?

3. What type of fruit does Hurston bring to Cudjo at the start of Chapter II?

4. How many fully biologically-related younger siblings had Cudjo had?

5. The four men responsible for the deal that resulted in Cudjo's status as a slave included how many of the Meaher brothers?

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