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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after a woman's husband dies is she allowed to wed, according to Cudjo when talking about his former community in Africa?
(a) Never.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 years.

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

3. The four men responsible for the deal that resulted in Cudjo's status as a slave included how many of the Meaher brothers?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

5. From what type of implement does Cudjo always drink his well water?
(a) A china saucer.
(b) A homemade tin cup.
(c) A tightly-woven basket.
(d) A tall glass.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Cudjo states that if a person were found guilty of murder in his former community in Africa, then what consequence would have been levied upon that person?

4. Chapter II's title refers to the arrival of what person in Cudjo's life?

5. Whom does Cudjo name as having decided adultery cases within his former community in Africa?

(see the answer key)

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