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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Folk Tales, Chapters 1 through 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hurston want to go to a new location at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Her mother died.
(b) Better neighborhoods.
(c) Family.
(d) New stories.

2. What is James Mosely's story about?
(a) Eight angels.
(b) Two wolves.
(c) Two angels.
(d) Three pigs.

3. In Chapter 2, what topic do most of the stories cover?
(a) Politics.
(b) Church.
(c) Monsters.
(d) Animals.

4. What caused the Johnstown flood?
(a) Poor government.
(b) Breaking barrels.
(c) Damaged levies.
(d) Heavy rain.

5. Where does the person go after dying in the Johnstown flood?
(a) Pergatory.
(b) Miami.
(c) Hell.
(d) Heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occasionally happens at a "toe party" when a man is disappointed with his partner?

2. Who is invited to a "toe party" in Chapter 1?

3. How many people are at the "toe party" when Hurston arrives?

4. How many times is Hurston "sold" at the "toe party"?

5. In Chapter 2, what is the occupation of the older brother in the story?

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