Zora and Mr. Cummings' Controversial Discussion

Mr. Cummings visits Zora Hurston to discuss her upcoming speech at the Governor's Mansion. The speech is expected to address segregation, but Cummings is concerned about its content. Hurston insists on her stance against segregation, leading to a heated debate. Despite Cummings' demands to see the speech draft, Hurston refuses, highlighting the racial tensions and her commitment to her beliefs. The meeting ends with unresolved conflict, reflecting the broader societal issues of the time.

What is the main reason Mr. Cummings visits Zora Hurston?

• To invite her to a dinner party

• To discuss her upcoming speech

• To apologize for a previous misunderstanding

• To offer her a writing contract

Why does Mr. Cummings want to see Zora's speech before she delivers it?

• He wants to ensure it aligns with the committee's views

• He plans to publish it in a magazine

• He needs to translate it into another language

• He is curious about her writing style

What controversial suggestion does Zora make regarding segregation?

• Integrating all schools immediately

• Giving certain states to black people

• Banning all public speeches on segregation

• Creating a new political party

How does Mr. Cummings react to Zora's suggestion about state allocation?

• He finds it offensive

• He agrees with her completely

• He decides to support her publicly

• He is indifferent to the idea

What does Mr. Cummings threaten to do if Zora does not return the money?

• Report her to the police

• Cancel her speech

• Publish a negative article about her

• Sue her for breach of contract

How does Zora respond to Mr. Cummings' threat of involving the police?

• She threatens to call the newspapers

• She agrees to return the money

• She apologizes and offers a compromise

• She decides to cancel her speech

What is Zora's main argument for not returning the money?

• She plans to deliver the agreed speech

• She believes the committee is dishonest

• She wants to donate it to charity

• She has already spent it

What does Zora claim about her belief in segregation by the end of the conversation?

• She has never believed in it

• She believes in it more than ever

• She is unsure about her stance

• She plans to change her views

What does Mr. Cummings ultimately decide not to do?

• Apologize to Zora

• Call the police

• Support Zora's speech

• Attend the event

What does Zora threaten to do if Mr. Cummings involves the authorities?

• Organize a protest

• Write a book about the incident

• Expose the situation to the media

• Leave the country