Essay: How It Feels to Be Colored Me

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." Which of the following does Hurston imply is the single most important ingredient in making her who she is? a. her soul b. her identity as a woman c. her identity as an American d. her identity as an African American

a. her soul

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." Hurston performed for the tourists in her hometown because she a. felt she had to. b. enjoyed doing it. c. desperately needed the money. d. never got any attention at home.

b. enjoyed doing it.

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." In Hurston's "bag" metaphor, the outside of the bag stands for __________________. a. clothing and other accessories b. external appearance such as skin color c. the emotional baggage we carry d. our faces

b. external appearance such as skin color

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." Hurston's situation upon moving to Harlem could be best described as ______________. a. poor and hopeless b. poor but hopeful c. well-to-do and over confident d. jaded and disengaged

b. poor but hopeful

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." When Hurston says that she is "busy sharpening [her] oyster knife," she means that she a. always expects trouble. b. is prepared to defend herself. c. is looking for the best life has to offer. d. is preparing for a time when she can gain vengeance.

c. is looking for the best life has to offer.

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." Hurston feels that being the granddaughter of slaves a. puts her at a great disadvantage. b. makes her superior to white people. c. means that she has nothing to lose by persevering. d. gives her an advantage over other African Americans.

c. means that she has nothing to lose by persevering.

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." In addition to her writing, Hurston became well-known for her __________________. a. family background b. musical skills c. personality d. jazz reviews

c. personality

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." The overall tone of this essay could best be described as a. bitter. b. tender. c. positive. d. guarded or distant.

c. positive.

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." According to the lecture, why was it that moving away from Eatonville made such a difference to Hurston? a. she was away from her family for the first time b. she had never lived in a cold climate c. she was no longer living among all blacks d. all of the above

c. she was no longer living among all blacks

The questions below refer to the selection "How it Feels to be Colored Me." According to Hurston, when she is discriminated against, she feels all of the following except a. confused. b. surprised. c. an awareness of her skin color. d. angry with the person who discriminates against her.

d. angry with the person who discriminates against her.