Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston

1. How did Zora Neale Hurston conduct her research for 'Barracoon'?

A) Writing a play
B) By reading historical texts
C) Using fictional narrative
D) Through interviews

2. What year was Cudjoe Lewis brought to the United States?

A) 1860
B) 1865
C) 1870
D) 1850

3. In what region of the United States was Cudjoe Lewis settled after his arrival?

A) Texas
B) Florida
C) Louisiana
D) Alabama

4. What theme is prevalent in 'Barracoon'?

A) Economic prosperity of the South
B) Friendship among slaves
C) The joy of freedom
D) The trauma of slavery

5. What year was 'Barracoon' published?

A) 1930
B) 1950
C) 2005
D) 2018

6. What did Cudjoe Lewis's story symbolize?

A) The danger of war
B) The decline of the South
C) The resilience of the African spirit
D) The power of wealth

7. What aspect of Cudjoe's life does Hurston emphasize?

A) His scientific contributions
B) His travels in Europe
C) His wealth and status
D) His identity and heritage

8. What was the significance of Cudjoe Lewis's story?

A) It recounts a plantation survival story
B) It highlights the impact of the Atlantic slave trade
C) It is a tale of adventure
D) It focuses on African wildlife

9. Why is 'Barracoon' considered an important work?

A) It is a romance story
B) It provides firsthand accounts of slavery
C) It only tells historical dates
D) It is a fiction novel

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