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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII-X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month and year did Zora Neale Hurston first meet Cudjo?
(a) December of 1935.
(b) February of 1921.
(c) July of 1927.
(d) September of 1931.

2. When remonstrating Hurston for not recognizing the importance of ancestors' stories, Cudjo asks her where the house is located in which the what is the leader?
(a) Leopard.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Lion.

3. What is Cudjo's first-born son's American name?
(a) David.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Aleck.

4. For how long was Cudjo in bed after his train accident?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 21 days.

5. How many slaves were bought in the same transaction in which Cudjo was purchased?
(a) 100.
(b) 130.
(c) 320.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what location were the barracoons from which Cudjo was taken by the owner of the Clotilda?

2. What action does Cudjo report taking the entire first night of his captivity?

3. What reason does Cudjo provide for not wanting to "mixee wid de other folks" (68) at an existing church?

4. Cudjo describes himself as being how old when his grandfather had died?

5. What does Cudjo say had been his father's name?

(see the answer key)

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