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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Figure Wandering (cs. 5 & 6 inclusive).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zora's mother's family name was _____.
(a) Carlson.
(b) Potts.
(c) Hurston.
(d) Ford.

2. After Zora's mother gave birth, what did the white man do?
(a) Called John.
(b) Cleaned the baby.
(c) Stole the baby.
(d) Left.

3. Zora's mother was from a ______ family.
(a) Poor.
(b) Refined.
(c) Immigrant.
(d) Small.

4. Whom does Zora cite on the subject of forgiveness?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Her father.
(c) A priest.
(d) Her friends.

5. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?
(a) Long hair.
(b) Big hands.
(c) A crooked nose.
(d) Green eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?

2. How did Zora's mother's family feel about the engagement?

3. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.

4. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?

5. How does Zora say parents respond to children's questioning?

(see the answer key)

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