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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Zora when she left home?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twelve.

2. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.
(a) Brief.
(b) Dense.
(c) Unclear.
(d) Long.

3. In terms of race, John Hurston was _______.
(a) Black.
(b) Asian.
(c) Black and white.
(d) White.

4. 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 father's rage.
(d) Zora's curious nature.

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

6. Zora and the white men often did things like _______.
(a) Shopping.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Gardening.

7. Where was Zora's mother's midwife during the birth?
(a) In Texas.
(b) In the room.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) On call, but nowhere to be found.

8. How did Zora's mother's family feel about the engagement?
(a) They were indifferent.
(b) They were opposed.
(c) They were thrilled.
(d) They were hesitant.

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

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

11. What does Zora clarify about the teasing?
(a) She teased them back.
(b) It wasn't that bad.
(c) It didn't last long.
(d) It was not malicious.

12. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?
(a) He acted as a bodyguard.
(b) He acted as an Uncle.
(c) He became her new father.
(d) He secretly paid for school.

13. When Zora was almost fired, who stood up for her?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) The children.
(c) The other boss.
(d) Her family.

14. Why did Zora originally have to leave school?
(a) She fought too much.
(b) She was needed at home.
(c) She couldn't pay.
(d) She didn't like it.

15. Why were the actors entertained by Zora?
(a) She was smart.
(b) She teased the manager.
(c) She was a good dancer.
(d) She was clever with words.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Zora live with after being fired from her first job?

2. What still influenced Zora's mother's side of the family?

3. What was John Hurston's job?

4. Zora's first job naturally progresses into _________.

5. "Between alligators, poison snakes, and _________, Florida can be a dangerous place."

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