Cudjoe Lewis and Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston's 'Barracoon' explores the life of Cudjoe Lewis, the last known survivor of the Middle Passage. Hurston interviews Lewis to capture his experiences from his capture in Africa, his journey to America, and his life as a slave. After emancipation, Lewis and other freed slaves establish Africa Town. The narrative also delves into Lewis's personal life, marked by family tragedies. Hurston's work highlights the resilience and struggles of African Americans, while also providing insight into her own life and contributions to literature and anthropology.

What motivated Zora Neale Hurston to interview Cudjoe Lewis?

• To write a novel about slavery

• To explore African customs

• To document the history of Alabama

• To hear the perspective of a Middle Passage survivor

Who were the people responsible for bringing Cudjoe to America?

• The American government

• The Mears brothers

• The Foster family

• The Dahomey warriors

What was a significant event in Cudjoe's childhood?

• His marriage at a young age

• The attack by the Kingdom of Dahomey

• His education in a local school

• His journey to America

How did the freed slaves establish Africatown?

• By settling on unclaimed land

• By receiving land from the government

• By purchasing land collectively

• By inheriting land from their former owners

What was Cudjoe's role in Africatown after the Civil War?

• He became a preacher

• He was a school teacher

• He was a community leader

• He worked as a church sexton

What challenges did Cudjoe's children face in their community?

• They were adopted by white families

• They were celebrated for their heritage

• They were shunned and faced discrimination

• They were sent to Africa for education

What tragic event happened to Cudjoe's son, David?

• He moved to Africa

• He was imprisoned

• He was hit by a train

• He was lost at sea

How did Cudjoe's wife, Celie, pass away?

• She was attacked by animals

• She succumbed to an illness

• She was involved in an accident

• She died in her sleep

What is Zora Neale Hurston best known for today?

• Her role in the Harlem Renaissance

• Her work as a journalist

• Her book 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'

• Her anthropological research

Where did Zora Neale Hurston grow up?

• New York

• Eatonville, Florida

• Chicago

• Alabama