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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hoodoo, Chapters 1 through 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the slave refuse to shoot his master's gun in Chapter 7?
(a) He was afraid he would hurt the bear.
(b) His master told him not to do it.
(c) He didn't want to ruin the gun.
(d) He didn't believe in violence.

2. Why does Reverend Father Joe Watson's wife plan to leave him?
(a) She wants a man with more money.
(b) She is converting to a new religion.
(c) She wants children.
(d) She knows she can be replaced.

3. Why did the boss dock the workers' pay after the boiler explosion?
(a) The money burned in the fire.
(b) The mill closed.
(c) They caused the explosion.
(d) They were up in the air.

4. When was Marie Leveau born?
(a) 1827.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1920.

5. What is the fight that breaks out in Chapter 2 about?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Skin color.
(c) Money.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what topic do most of the stories cover?

2. Mark C. Ford compares the dolphin to _________________.

3. Who arrives in town at the end of Chapter 6?

4. What county does Hurston travel toward in Chapter 4?

5. What part of the animal did John grab a hold of in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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