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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was especially tragic about Zora's mother's death?
(a) She died early.
(b) She was alone.
(c) She died slowly.
(d) She died suddenly.

2. Who founded Eatonville?
(a) The French.
(b) Cubans.
(c) African Americans.
(d) Whites.

3. Zora was able to make friends at school despite ________.
(a) Her financial troubles.
(b) Her race.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her past.

4. If a fistfight occurred in Eatonville, how was it handled?
(a) The men were arrested.
(b) They were run out of town.
(c) The townspeople dealt with it.
(d) It was overlooked.

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

6. Why was Zora fired?
(a) They couldn't afford her.
(b) They thought she was a thief.
(c) Her boss hit on her.
(d) She neglected the kids.

7. To what is "a crow in a pigeon's nest" referring?
(a) Zora's exclusion from her family.
(b) The white man.
(c) Zora's curious nature.
(d) Zora's father's rage.

8. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?
(a) He moved in and helped with housework.
(b) He blackmailed John.
(c) He paid for their food.
(d) He was not very physically present.

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

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

11. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?
(a) For having so many children.
(b) For leaving home early.
(c) For marrying John Hurston.
(d) For taking her money.

12. How long did John Hurston pursue Zora's mother?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Months.
(c) Years.
(d) An afternoon.

13. Why did the white man come to Zora's mother's house?
(a) To bring a letter.
(b) To collect rent.
(c) To find John.
(d) To help her.

14. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?
(a) John Hurston.
(b) No one.
(c) The midwife.
(d) Zora's siblings.

15. Zora's first job naturally progresses into _________.
(a) Unemployment.
(b) Taking care of children.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Management.

Short Answer Questions

1. What spoke to Zora when she was young?

2. What was the primary pro of Zora' work experience?

3. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.

4. How did Sarah escape her home?

5. When returning to school, Zora felt at times secure or she felt________.

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