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Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston
Contributed by: Hewitt
  • 1. How did Zora Neale Hurston conduct her research for 'Barracoon'?
A) Writing a play
B) Using fictional narrative
C) Through interviews
D) By reading historical texts
  • 2. What year was Cudjoe Lewis brought to the United States?
A) 1850
B) 1860
C) 1865
D) 1870
  • 3. In what region of the United States was Cudjoe Lewis settled after his arrival?
A) Florida
B) Louisiana
C) Alabama
D) Texas
  • 4. What theme is prevalent in 'Barracoon'?
A) Friendship among slaves
B) Economic prosperity of the South
C) The joy of freedom
D) The trauma of slavery
  • 5. What year was 'Barracoon' published?
A) 2018
B) 2005
C) 1950
D) 1930
  • 6. What did Cudjoe Lewis's story symbolize?
A) The power of wealth
B) The danger of war
C) The decline of the South
D) The resilience of the African spirit
  • 7. What aspect of Cudjoe's life does Hurston emphasize?
A) His travels in Europe
B) His wealth and status
C) His scientific contributions
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 focuses on African wildlife
D) It is a tale of adventure
  • 9. Why is 'Barracoon' considered an important work?
A) It is a fiction novel
B) It is a romance story
C) It only tells historical dates
D) It provides firsthand accounts of slavery
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