Exit 23-Zora Neale Hurston-20 pts
1) How long did it take Hurston to write TEWWG? (1pt)
2) List 3 interesting facts about Hurston’s life.(3pts)
3) Even though her novel is fiction, name one event from Hurston’s life that she used as inspiration in the book. (1 pt)
4) Who brought Hurston out of obscurity, why did they and how did they (be specific)? (3pts)
5) What was the Harlem Renaissance? Explain in at least 2 sentences.(2pts)
6) Name one reason scholars had a problem with the name Harlem Renaissance?(1pt)
7) Name one person in Hurston's circle, their accomplishments and how they helped Hurston accomplish her dream. (3pts)
8) Why did Richard Wright criticize TEWWG? Give at least two reasons. (2pts)
9) Considering her accomplishments as a writer, what was unusual about Hurston’s death?(2pts)
10) How did Hurston’s books fight stereotypes for black women in fiction? (2pts)
Can print out exit 23 and attach to answers. If absent, ask Ms. Batten for Zora book to check out.
Ra Ta Ta Ch 2-3 finished. Student called on must present pages, show Ch 2-3 marked or turn in log and turn in the Major Works data sheet for Ch 1-3.
Zora jigsaws reveal answers to exit slip 23:
1) Intro to novel pg 3 and The Life and times of Zora-Timeline in green only pgs 4-6.
2)Zora, 1891-1960 pg 4-6. Top of pgs only.
3)Harlem Rennaisance pg 7-8
4)Hurston's circle pg 9
5)Hurston's death and resurrection pg 10-11
6)Hurston and other works pg 12-13.
Everyone warned to have Ch 2-3 marked and done on Major Works in case called on the next class for grading and Ra Ta Ta.
