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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Books & People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her youth, what did Zora's parents try not to do to her?
(a) Make her think much.
(b) Break her spirit.
(c) Yell at her.
(d) Spoil her.

2. Zora was rough and tough, but also _______.
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Scared.
(c) Shy.
(d) Kind.

3. For Zora's new job, she found work with ________.
(a) Miners.
(b) Tailors.
(c) A family.
(d) Thespians.

4. Zora's brother intended to help her ___________.
(a) Find a job.
(b) Pay her rent.
(c) Finish her education.
(d) Make friends.

5. Eatonville was founded after what war?
(a) The American Revolution.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zora have good feelings toward white people?

2. In terms of race, John Hurston was _______.

3. While discussing distinctions within her own race, she explains that educated people ______ raucous people.

4. When Zora was almost fired, who stood up for her?

5. Zora and the white men often did things like _______.

(see the answer key)

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