Zora Neale Hurston: Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the life and legacy of Zora Neale Hurston, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. It covers her early life, education, and significant contributions to literature, including her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. Despite facing challenges, Hurston's work was revived by Alice Walker, leading to her recognition as a major literary figure. The video highlights Hurston's unique approach to portraying Black life and her influence on future generations.

What was one of the key cultural periods discussed in the introduction of the video?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Jazz Age

• The Great Depression

Which magazine did Zora Neale Hurston co-found with Langston Hughes?

• The Crisis

• Opportunity

• Fire

• The Hilltop

What was the central theme of Hurston's essay 'Sweat'?

• Feminist themes and independence

• Cultural heritage

• Racial equality

• Economic struggles

What is the title of Zora Neale Hurston's most famous novel?

• Go Tell It on the Mountain

• Beloved

• The Color Purple

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

Why did some Black male writers criticize 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?

• For its complex language

• For its portrayal of male characters

• For its lack of political stance

• For its historical inaccuracies

Who played a significant role in reviving interest in Hurston's work in the 1970s?

• Toni Morrison

• Langston Hughes

• Richard Wright

• Alice Walker

What did Alice Walker do to honor Zora Neale Hurston's legacy?

• Wrote a novel inspired by her

• Marked her grave with a headstone

• Published a biography

• Organized a literary festival