WorksheetsHow It Feels to Be Colored Me
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
How does Hurston react to being singled out for her race when she moves to a predominantly white area?
She becomes resentful and withdrawn
She embraces the attention and becomes more self-aware
She tries to assimilate and hide her racial identity
She confronts those who discriminate against her
According to Hurston, how does she define herself in terms of race?
She sees herself as a representative of her entire race
She rejects the concept of racial identity
She defines herself as an individual rather than by her race
She embraces stereotypes associated with her race
What is the “sea change” Hurston refers to in paragraph 5?
The fact that she has matured
A difference in the way others perceive her
Her increased sophistication after going to school in Jacksonville
A change resulting from her education
Her family’s disapproval of her
What is the primary rhetorical function of paragraph 8?
To reinforce that Hurston has more determination that her white counterparts
To challenge the stereotype that African Americans are threatening
To correct a misconception about race relations
To show sympathy for the white community
To suggest that her situation is better than that of her white counterparts
Hurston’s tone in this essay can best be characterized as
Angry and defiant
Humorous and light-hearted
Provocative and satiric
Lively and informal
Colorful and contemptuous
What is the "sea change" Hurston refers to in paragraph 5?
the fact that she has matured
a difference in the way others perceived her
her increased sophistication after going to school in Jacksonville
a change resulting from her education
her family's disapproval of her
In paragraph 6, what point does Hurston make?
I only
III only
I and II only
I and III only
I, II and III
What is the primary rhetorical function of paragraph 8?
to reinforce that Hurston has more determination than her white counterparts
to challenge the stereotype that African Americans
to correct a misconception about race relations
to show sympathy for the white community
to suggest that her situation is better than that of her white counterparts
In the example about listening to music in the New World Cabaret, Hurston
appeals to racial pride
embraces racial differences
demonstrates her superiority to her white companion
criticizes her African American counterparts
proves that music crosses racial divisions
The metaphor in the final paragraph serves primarily to suggest that:
II only
III only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
Hurston's tone in this essay can best be characterized as
angry and defiant
humors and lighthearted
provocative and satiric
lively and informal
colorful and contemptuous
What is the primary theme of Zora Neale Hurston's essay 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me'?
A) The struggle for racial equality
B) The celebration of individuality and self-identity
C) The impact of segregation on communities
D) The history of African American culture
In 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me,' how does Hurston describe her experience of being 'colored'?
A) As a burden she must carry
B) As an opportunity to embrace her uniqueness
C) As a challenge to overcome
D) As a source of constant conflict
Which literary device is predominantly used by Hurston in 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me' to convey her message?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Irony
D) Hyperbole
How does Hurston's tone shift throughout 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me'?
A) From somber to joyful
B) From indifferent to passionate
C) From reflective to assertive
D) From angry to forgiving
