Spunk Zora Neale Hurston

Spunk Zora Neale Hurston

11th Grade

25 Qs

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Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston

Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston

11th Grade

20 Qs

Spunk Zora Neale Hurston

Spunk Zora Neale Hurston

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What household item did Delia pick up and threaten Sykes with?

rolling pin

hammer

iron skillet

butcher knife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Delia say to Sykes at the table?

She hates him as much as she used to love him.

She wants to move to a new house.

She is planning a vacation.

She is happy with their life.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the author’s purpose for writing this biography about Zora Neale Hurston?

To persuade the reader to read Hurston’s plays

To describe Hurston’s home life while growing up

To inform the reader about Hurston’s life and works

To entertain the reader before reading Hurston’s plays

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following happened at the same time that Hurston wrote many of her most well- known works?

Hurston was accused of molesting a ten-year-old boy.

Hurston moved to Africa.

The Harlem Renaissance was in its prime.

Huston met her first husband, Herbert Sheen.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Hurston's use of dialect in both "Spunk" and "Sweat" contribute to the stories?

It makes the stories more difficult to understand.

It adds authenticity and depth to the characters and setting.

It distracts from the main themes of the stories.

It serves no purpose other than to signify the time period.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the character of Spunk change from the beginning to the end of the story "Spunk" by Zora Neale Hurston?

He becomes more fearful and cautious.

He remains confident and unchangeable throughout the story.

He transitions from being confident to feeling guilty and haunted.

He becomes more aggressive and violent.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What can be inferred about Zora Neale Hurston's purpose in using the setting of a small, rural town for both "Spunk" and "Sweat"?

To highlight the isolation felt by the characters

To explore the dynamics of small-town life and its impact on personal relationships

To show the lack of opportunities available to the characters

To criticize the social norms of rural communities

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