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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Folk Tales, Chapters 4 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dong does Hurston sing at the Pine Mill?
(a) "Old Sam."
(b) "Dear John."
(c) "John Henry."
(d) "James Smith."

2. What was being stolen from the field in the story from Chapter 4?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Green beans.
(c) Cows.
(d) Corn.

3. Another man in Chapter 4 tells a story about a man dipped in a river. What river was the man dipped in?
(a) Mississippi River.
(b) Erie River.
(c) Hudson River.
(d) Salty River.

4. Who is the person that is traveling in this book?
(a) Gold.
(b) Jake.
(c) Hurston.
(d) Mule boy.

5. What street does Hurston stay on when she arrives in town?
(a) Back Street.
(b) Cycle Lane.
(c) Abbey Leaf Lane.
(d) Front Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hurston claim the Sheriff will do to the woman who killed five men?

2. In Mathilda Mosley's story, woman asks God for ____________.

3. Why did John go to the field?

4. Where were the drawers hanging when the second slave was beaten in Chapter 5?

5. What does Hurston think of the local liquor served at the "toe party"?

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