Zora Neale Hurston Quiz

According to Hurston's description, what kind of community was Eatonville?

• A small village with a diverse population

• A safe and self-governing town populated entirely by African-Americans

• A large city with significant historical importance

• A community struggling with racial tensions

What realization did Hurston have at the age of 13?

• She discovered her passion for writing

• She realized she was black and distinct from the other residents

• She learned about the importance of education

• She understood the concept of racial equality

How does Hurston view slavery in her paraphrased statement?

• As a current issue that needs to be addressed

• As a thing of the past, a part of history to be revered and remembered

• As an irrelevant topic for modern society

• As a myth that never truly existed

What is the main idea of the essay according to the chart provided?

• Race is the most important factor in shaping one's identity

• Political and social identity are more significant than race

• Race isn't a key factor determining a person's identity

• Black identity is defined solely by historical experiences

What does Hurston believe defines black identity?

• Political power and social status

• Differences and experiences

• Economic wealth and influence

• Cultural traditions and language

What are the goals of a black writer according to Hurston?

• To challenge political norms

• To be proud

• To assimilate into mainstream culture

• To focus on racial struggles

What is Hurston's opinion on white people compared to colored people?

• They are superior in every aspect

• They are no different than colored people

• They are the only ones capable of discrimination

• They have a completely separate heritage

What rhetorical technique did Hurston use to show how she felt about being colored?

• She used a metaphor comparing herself to a brown bag

• She described her experiences in Eatonville in detail

• She wrote about her pride in her cultural heritage

• She compared her life to a jazz song

What traits does Hurston associate with being distinctly African-American?

• Racial pride, cultural richness, and self-discovery

• Economic success and political influence

• Assimilation into white culture

• A focus on past injustices and discrimination

According to Alice Walker, what are the two stereotypes presented in Hurston's essay?

• The 'happy darky' who sings and dances for white folks, for money and for joy; and the 'sad darky' who is educated.

• The 'happy darky' who sings and dances for white folks, for money and for joy; and the educated black person who is still considered a 'heathen.'

• The 'angry darky' who resists white folks and the 'content darky' who is uneducated but happy.

• The 'educated darky' who is accepted by society and the 'unhappy darky' who sings and dances for white folks.