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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. A man in Chapter 4 claims he knew a man like the one who was dunked in the river. He claims he did not die. What happened to him?

2. Shug is short for _____________.

3. In Chapter 4, who is John?

4. Where does Hurston end up following the men to work in Chapter 4?

5. Why was the second slave beaten for cussing at the master in Joe Wiley's story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gold explain the difference of skin tone in people?

2. Explain the story of the two brothers who started churches in Chapter 2. What is message of this story?

3. Describe one of the stories Hurston hears in Chapter 4 about mean bosses.

4. Describe the interaction between Hurston and Mr. Pitts.

5. How does Hurston win acceptance at the Pine Mill?

6. Describe the story John French tells in Chapter 3.

7. Describe the differences between the two slaves' actions in Joe Wiley's story.

8. Why does Charlie Jones claim that congregations split into different churches?

9. Describe Julius Henry's story.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the interaction between the community during storytelling. What role does storytelling play in the community? What does Hurston learn during these gatherings?

Essay Topic 2

What is Hoodoo, and what is its importance to Southern culture? Is Hoodoo superstition or religion? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Define the term voice. Who is the voice of this story? Why did Hurston elect to use this method?

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