Spunk Zora Neale Hurston

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

• rolling pin

• hammer

• iron skillet

• butcher knife

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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What was the name of the literary magazine founded by Zora Neale Hurston?

• The Hilltop

• Fire!!

• The Color Purple

• Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo

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Which character in "Spunk" is most directly in contrast with Spunk in terms of confidence and assertiveness?

• Joe

• Lena

• Elijah

• The black bobcat

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What theme is conveyed through the use of supernatural elements in "Spunk"?

• The inevitability of fate

• The power of love

• The consequences of guilt

• The strength of community beliefs

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