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1. Where does Hurston arrive at the start of the book, and what is her purpose for traveling there?

Hurston arrives in Eatonville, Florida, at the start of the book. She is traveling to learn about black folklore. Hurston plans to stay for several months to learn everyone's stories.

2. What is the story Hurston hears about the Johnstown flood?

James Mosely tells a story about angels who rolled barrels of water so quickly that they broke and caused the Johnstown flood. A black man who drowned in the flood went to heaven and told everyone about the flood. One man in heaven was very rude and refuysed to listen to the story. Upon further questioning, Saint Peter said that man was Noah, and there was probably nothing he didn't already know about floods.

3. Why is Hurston interested in learning about folktales?

Hurston wants to travel to the South and study folktales because she has no personal connection to them. She heard the stories growing up but wants to experience the culture first hand.

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