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A Genius of the South
When Zora Neale Hlurston was born in Eatonville, Florida, in 1891, her hometown was the first and only al-African American town in the United States.
Bven as a child, Hurston had a strong, independent spirit. She found it hard to believe that her color could interfere with her dreams. But because Hurston's father knew that African Americans were often expected to be subservient to white people
and were castigated if they failed to kowtow, he worried that she would get into trouble for not knowing her place. But her mother always encouraged her to "jump at de sun " Hurston was a big dreamer with a vivid and active imagination that was fostered by listening to the “lying" sessions that took place at the local store. Whenever Hurston could, she would go to the store, where men would gather and entertain each other with tall tales--the taller the better. In addition to listening to stories, Hurston was an omnivorous reader, but she
especially loved reading myths and fairy tales. Once, two women from Minnesota came to visit Hurston's school. They were so impressed when Hurston read a Greek myth to them that they gave her several gifts, including a book of fairy tales. After they left, their largesse continued when they sent Hurston a huge box of books of more fairy tales, novels, and myths, which she loved most of all. After Hurston's mother died in 1904, she lived with relatives who expected her to work instead of going to school. It was not until she began to live on her own in the
city of Baltimore that she continued her education.
Hurston was determined to graduate from high school. She worked during the day at various odd jobs to pay her bills and went to school in the evening. In 1918,

Answer each question with a sentence. If a guestion does not contain a word from the lesson, use one in your answer. Use each word only once.

1. Is it accurate to say that Zora Neale Hurston read only myths as a child?

2. Why did Hurston's father worry about her when she was a girl?

3. What did Hurston do with the $200 monthly stipend that she was awarded?

4. When did Hurston move to New York?

5. How does the author of the passage suggest that Hurston appreciated the Southern African American culture in which she grew up?

6. Why was Hurston's writing met with controversy?

7. How might those who knew her have learned of Hurston's death?

8. What was Alice Walker looking for in 1973?

9. What did Walker do to acknowledge Hurston's contribution to literature and anthropology?

10. What has been the result of Walker's interest in Hurston's work?

Answer 1

1. It is not accurate to say that Zora Neale Hurston read only myths as a child, as she was an omnivorous reader who also loved fairy tales and novels.

2. Hurston's father worried about her when she was a girl because he feared that her independent spirit might lead her into trouble with the societal expectations of African Americans being subservient to white people.

3. The passage does not specifically mention how Hurston used the $200 monthly stipend.

4. The passage does not provide a specific date or details regarding when Hurston moved to New York.

5. The author suggests that Hurston appreciated the Southern African American culture she grew up in by describing her fondness for the storytelling traditions and community gatherings in Eatonville.

6. Hurston's writing was met with controversy because it often addressed themes of race and identity that challenged societal norms and expectations.

7. Those who knew her might have learned of Hurston's death through news articles or obituaries published in various media outlets.

8. In 1973, Alice Walker was looking for recognition or understanding of Zora Neale Hurston's contributions to literature.

9. Walker acknowledged Hurston's contribution to literature and anthropology by writing about her and advocating for her work, helping to revive interest in her legacy.

10. The result of Walker's interest in Hurston's work has been a significant revival of Hurston's reputation and influence in both literature and African American studies.